- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petal, MS
Runnelstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Runnelstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280357000690
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Runnelstown Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Petal · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Runnelstown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Runnelstown Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Petal, MS.
School address
District: Perry Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280357000690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Runnelstown Elementary School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 280357000690 · Petal, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 8.2:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Central High School (262 students)
Runnelstown Elementary School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Runnelstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Central
Perry Central High School
262 students
- South Perry El
South Perry Elementary School
234 students
- Perry Central
Perry Central Middle School
178 students
- This school
Runnelstown Elementary School
173 students
What this shows Runnelstown Elementary School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Runnelstown Elementary School compares
Runnelstown Elementary 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▼ 6% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
32.9%
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
$15,310
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Runnelstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Co School Dist reports $15,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Runnelstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Perry Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Runnelstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Petal
1 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Runnelstown Elementary School
How many students attend Runnelstown Elementary School?
Runnelstown Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petal, MS. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Runnelstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Runnelstown Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 38% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 48% 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 Runnelstown Elementary School?
75.6% of students at Runnelstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Runnelstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Runnelstown Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Petal, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Runnelstown Elementary School?
Runnelstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Runnelstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Petal?
By Resource Investment Index, Runnelstown Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Petal, 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 Petal on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Co School Dist?
Besides Runnelstown Elementary School, Perry Co School Dist also operates Perry Central High School (262 students), South Perry Elementary School (234 students), and Perry Central Middle School (178 students). See the Perry Co School Dist district page for the complete list.