- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest, MS
Scott Central Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Scott Central Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280390000748
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Central Attendance Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Central Attendance Center has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Central Attendance Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Forest, MS.
School address
District: Scott Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280390000748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Scott Central Attendance Center held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280390000748 · Forest, MS Other · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Morton Elementary School (686 students)
Scott Central Attendance Center held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Scott Central Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Scott Central Attendance Center
856 students
- Morton Element
Morton Elementary School
686 students
- Sebastopol Att
Sebastopol Attendance Center
684 students
- Bettye Mae Jac
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School
486 students
- Morton High Sc
Morton High School
476 students
- Lake Elementar 333
Lake Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Scott Central Attendance Center reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Central Attendance Center compares
Scott Central Attendance Center 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$10,252
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Scott Central Attendance Center is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott Co School Dist reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Central Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastopol Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bettye Mae Jack Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Central Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Central Attendance Center
How many students attend Scott Central Attendance Center?
Scott Central Attendance Center has 856 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest, MS. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Central Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Central Attendance Center is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Central Attendance Center?
100.0% of students at Scott Central Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Central Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Scott Central Attendance Center is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Forest, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Central Attendance Center?
Scott Central Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Scott Central Attendance Center rank among public schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Central Attendance Center ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Forest, 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 Scott Co School Dist?
Besides Scott Central Attendance Center, Scott Co School Dist also operates Morton Elementary School (686 students), Sebastopol Attendance Center (684 students), and Bettye Mae Jack Middle School (486 students). See the Scott Co School Dist district page for the complete list.