- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tylertown, MS
Salem Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Salem Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280444000834
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Attendance Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Tylertown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Attendance Center has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Attendance Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tylertown, MS.
School address
District: Walthall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280444000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Salem Attendance Center held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 280444000834 · Tylertown, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tylertown High School (523 students)
Salem Attendance Center held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Salem Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tylertown High
Tylertown High School
523 students
- This school
Salem Attendance Center
469 students
- Tylertown Prim
Tylertown Primary School
395 students
- Tylertown Elem
Tylertown Elementary School
234 students
- Dexter Element 74
Dexter Elementary School
74 students
What this shows Salem Attendance Center reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Attendance Center compares
Salem Attendance Center 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,756
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Salem Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walthall Co School Dist reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylertown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tylertown
2 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Attendance Center
How many students attend Salem Attendance Center?
Salem Attendance Center has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tylertown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Attendance Center is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Attendance Center?
100.0% of students at Salem Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Salem Attendance Center is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Tylertown, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Attendance Center?
Salem Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Salem Attendance Center rank among schools in Tylertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Attendance Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Tylertown, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tylertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?
Besides Salem Attendance Center, Walthall Co School Dist also operates Tylertown High School (523 students), Tylertown Primary School (395 students), and Tylertown Elementary School (234 students). See the Walthall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.