Enrollment
696
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saltillo, MS
Saltillo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saltillo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255000920
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saltillo Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saltillo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saltillo Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saltillo, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saltillo Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saltillo Elementary School
Saltillo Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Saltillo, Mississippi, enrolling 696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 51.1% free-meal eligibility runs 37% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students) and Mooreville Elementary School (722 students) alongside Saltillo Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Saltillo Elementary School compares
Saltillo Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Saltillo Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lee County School District, which includes Saltillo Elementary School.
$10,279
Per student
-14%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 50.6%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Saltillo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shannon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saltillo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saltillo Elementary School
How many students attend Saltillo Elementary School?
Saltillo Elementary School has 696 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saltillo, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltillo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltillo Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saltillo Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Saltillo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saltillo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saltillo Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Saltillo, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saltillo Elementary School?
Saltillo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saltillo Elementary School rank among public schools in Saltillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saltillo, 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 Saltillo on the city page.
Is Saltillo Elementary School a good school?
Saltillo Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Saltillo Elementary School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.
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