- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Senatobia, MS
Senatobia Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Senatobia Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280393000750
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Senatobia Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Senatobia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Senatobia Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, MS.
School address
District: Senatobia Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280393000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Senatobia Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 280393000750 · Senatobia, MS Other · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 13.5:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Senatobia High School (468 students)
Senatobia Elementary School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Senatobia Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Senatobia Elementary School
879 students
- Senatobia High
Senatobia High School
468 students
- Senatobia Midd
Senatobia Middle School
407 students
What this shows Senatobia Elementary School reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Senatobia Elementary School compares
Senatobia 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,190
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 879 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 51.0%
African American 23.8%
White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: Two or More at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Senatobia Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Senatobia Municipal School Dist reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Senatobia Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senatobia High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Senatobia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Senatobia Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Senatobia Elementary School
How many students attend Senatobia Elementary School?
Senatobia Elementary School has 879 students enrolled. It is a public school in Senatobia, MS. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Senatobia Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Senatobia Elementary School?
66.3% of students at Senatobia Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Senatobia Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Senatobia Elementary School is Two or More at 51.0% of enrollment, in Senatobia, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Senatobia Elementary School?
Senatobia Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Senatobia Elementary School rank among public schools in Senatobia?
By Resource Investment Index, Senatobia Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Senatobia, 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 Senatobia Municipal School Dist?
Besides Senatobia Elementary School, Senatobia Municipal School Dist also operates Senatobia High School (468 students) and Senatobia Middle School (407 students). See the Senatobia Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.