- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shannon, MS
Shannon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shannon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255001122
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shannon Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shannon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shannon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shannon, MS.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Shannon Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280255001122 · Shannon, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 15.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Shannon Elementary School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Shannon Elementary 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
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- This school 257
Shannon Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Shannon Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shannon Elementary School compares
Shannon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.8%
White 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Shannon Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Shannon Elementary 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shannon Elementary 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
- 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
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shannon Elementary School
How many students attend Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shannon, MS. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shannon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shannon Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shannon Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Shannon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shannon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shannon Elementary School is African American at 56.8% of enrollment, in Shannon, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shannon Elementary School?
Shannon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Shannon Elementary School rank among public schools in Shannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Shannon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shannon, 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 Shannon Elementary School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.