- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ruleville, MS
Ruleville Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ruleville Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280018701428
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruleville Central Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ruleville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruleville Central Elem School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruleville Central Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ruleville, MS.
School address
District: Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018701428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ruleville Central Elem School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280018701428 · Ruleville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (465 students)
Ruleville Central Elem School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ruleville Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gentry High Sc
Gentry High School
465 students
- Lockard Elemen
Lockard Elementary School
393 students
- Robert L Merri
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
341 students
- Thomas E. Edwa
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
331 students
- This school
Ruleville Central Elem School
271 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Ruleville Central Elem School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruleville Central Elem School compares
Ruleville Central Elem 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.6%
White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Ruleville Central Elem School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunflower Cty Cons School District reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruleville Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruleville Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruleville Central Elem School
How many students attend Ruleville Central Elem School?
Ruleville Central Elem School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ruleville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruleville Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruleville Central Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruleville Central Elem School?
100.0% of students at Ruleville Central Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruleville Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ruleville Central Elem School is African American at 95.6% of enrollment, in Ruleville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruleville Central Elem School?
Ruleville Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ruleville Central Elem School rank among public schools in Ruleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruleville Central Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ruleville, 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 Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Besides Ruleville Central Elem School, Sunflower Cty Cons School District also operates Gentry High School (465 students), Lockard Elementary School (393 students), and Robert L Merritt Junior High School (341 students). See the Sunflower Cty Cons School District district page for the complete list.