Enrollment
416
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.H. Long Booneville Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Booneville, Mississippi, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Booneville School Dist also operates Anderson Elementary School (551 students) and Booneville High School (370 students) alongside R.H. Long Booneville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R.H. Long Booneville Middle School compares
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Booneville School Dist, which includes R.H. Long Booneville Middle School.
$10,014
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 51.7%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is R.H. Long Booneville Middle School a good school?
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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