- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Saltillo Primary School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280255001265 · Saltillo, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 11.9:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Saltillo Primary School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Saltillo Primary 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
- This school
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 Primary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saltillo Primary School compares
Saltillo Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~704 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.