Enrollment
116
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 280189000332
Simmons Jr High School — Hollandale, MS
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hollandale School Dist · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simmons Jr High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Simmons Jr High School reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Mississippi average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hollandale School Dist spends $20,584 per pupil district-wide, above the Mississippi average of $13,402 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.2% from local sources (property taxes), 35.5% from the state, and 43.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Simmons Jr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,584
per pupil, district-wide
— above Mississippi avg of $13,402
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 116 Top 3% in Mississippi — larger than 97% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 280189000332
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
White 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hollandale School Dist, which includes Simmons Jr High School.
$20,584
Per student
+54%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 35.5%
Federal 43.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Simmons Jr High School
How many students attend Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has 116 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hollandale, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Jr High School is 15.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simmons Jr High School?
100.0% of students at Simmons Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Jr High School is African American at 96.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hollandale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Jr High School?
Simmons Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.