- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saltillo, MS
Saltillo High School
Federal NCES profile for Saltillo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280255000496
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saltillo High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saltillo · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Saltillo High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saltillo, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Saltillo High School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280255000496 · Saltillo, MS High · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 16.8:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooreville Elementary School (722 students)
Saltillo High School held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Saltillo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- Shannon High S
Shannon High School
529 students
What this shows Saltillo High School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saltillo High School compares
Saltillo High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 54% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Saltillo High School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooreville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shannon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saltillo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 high 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 (~939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saltillo High School
How many students attend Saltillo High School?
Saltillo High School has 939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saltillo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltillo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltillo High School is 16.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saltillo High School?
36.8% of students at Saltillo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saltillo High School?
The largest demographic group at Saltillo High School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Saltillo, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saltillo High School?
Saltillo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Saltillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo High School ranks #3 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 High School, Lee County School District also operates Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), Saltillo Primary School (704 students), and Saltillo Elementary School (696 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.