- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Saltillo Elementary School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 280255000920 · Saltillo, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Saltillo Elementary School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Saltillo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- This school
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- Shannon High S
Shannon High School
529 students
What this shows Saltillo Elementary School reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saltillo Elementary School compares
Saltillo Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,383
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
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.
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
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~696 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.