- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, MS
Rod Paige Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rod Paige Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280249000480
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rod Paige Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rod Paige Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rod Paige Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monticello, MS.
School address
District: Lawrence Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280249000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Rod Paige Middle School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-27.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 280249000480 · Monticello, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 8.7:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence County High School (529 students)
Rod Paige Middle School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-27.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Rod Paige Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
529 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
397 students
- Topeka Tilton
Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
298 students
- New Hebron Att
New Hebron Attendance Center
259 students
- This school 191
Rod Paige Middle School
191 students
What this shows Rod Paige Middle School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rod Paige Middle School compares
Rod Paige Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▼ 3% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,783
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Rod Paige Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence Co School Dist reports $12,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rod Paige Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka Tilton Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hebron Attendance Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rod Paige Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Monticello
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rod Paige Middle School
How many students attend Rod Paige Middle School?
Rod Paige Middle School has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, MS. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rod Paige Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rod Paige Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 35% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rod Paige Middle School?
78.4% of students at Rod Paige Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rod Paige Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rod Paige Middle School is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Monticello, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rod Paige Middle School?
Rod Paige Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rod Paige Middle School rank among elementary schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Rod Paige Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Monticello, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence Co School Dist?
Besides Rod Paige Middle School, Lawrence Co School Dist also operates Lawrence County High School (529 students), Monticello Elementary School (397 students), and Topeka Tilton Attendance Center (298 students). See the Lawrence Co School Dist district page for the complete list.