- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Booneville, MS
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for R.H. Long Booneville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280082001329
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R.H. Long Booneville Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Booneville, MS.
School address
District: Booneville School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280082001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280082001329 · Booneville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson Elementary School (551 students)
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
551 students
- This school
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
416 students
- Booneville Hig
Booneville High School
370 students
What this shows R.H. Long Booneville Middle School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How R.H. Long Booneville Middle School compares
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School Dist reports $10,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R.H. Long Booneville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booneville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R.H. Long Booneville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
How many students attend R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Booneville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?
57.9% of students at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Booneville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.H. Long Booneville Middle School?
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R.H. Long Booneville Middle School rank among public schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, R.H. Long Booneville Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Booneville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Booneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Booneville School Dist?
Besides R.H. Long Booneville Middle School, Booneville School Dist also operates Anderson Elementary School (551 students) and Booneville High School (370 students). See the Booneville School Dist district page for the complete list.