Enrollment
704
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saltillo, MS
Saltillo Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Saltillo Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255001265
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saltillo Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saltillo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saltillo Primary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo Primary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saltillo, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255001265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saltillo Primary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saltillo Primary School
Saltillo Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Saltillo, Mississippi, enrolling 704 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 52.1% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 704 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.
Against 139 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 352 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Primary 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 Primary School compares
Saltillo Primary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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
27.7%
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
$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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 76.1%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Saltillo Primary School is about as mixed as 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 Primary 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 Primary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shannon High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saltillo Primary 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
- 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
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 (~704 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saltillo Primary School
How many students attend Saltillo Primary School?
Saltillo Primary School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saltillo, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saltillo Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saltillo Primary 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 Saltillo Primary School?
52.1% of students at Saltillo Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saltillo Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Saltillo Primary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Saltillo, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saltillo Primary School?
Saltillo Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Saltillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Saltillo Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School a good school?
Saltillo Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Mississippi schools. 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 Primary School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Elementary School (696 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.
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