- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, MS
S V Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for S V Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280019501486
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S V Marshall Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
S V Marshall Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S V Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lexington, MS.
School address
District: Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019501486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
S V Marshall Elementary School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280019501486 · Lexington, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes County Central High School (714 students)
S V Marshall Elementary School shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
S V Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes County
Holmes County Central High School
714 students
- William Dean J
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
426 students
- S V Marshall M
S V Marshall Middle School
321 students
- Durant Element 242
Durant Elementary School
242 students
- This school 214
S V Marshall Elementary School
214 students
- Williams-Sulli 192
Williams-Sullivan Middle School
192 students
What this shows S V Marshall Elementary School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How S V Marshall Elementary School compares
S V Marshall 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$15,056
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, S V Marshall Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Holmes County Consolidated Sd reports $15,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S V Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Dean Jr. Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams-Sullivan Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S V Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about S V Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend S V Marshall Elementary School?
S V Marshall Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, MS. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S V Marshall Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 S V Marshall Elementary School?
100.0% of students at S V Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S V Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at S V Marshall Elementary School is African American at 97.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S V Marshall Elementary School?
S V Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 S V Marshall Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, S V Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lexington, 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 Holmes County Consolidated Sd?
Besides S V Marshall Elementary School, Holmes County Consolidated Sd also operates Holmes County Central High School (714 students), William Dean Jr. Elementary School (426 students), and S V Marshall Middle School (321 students). See the Holmes County Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.