- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pinola, MS
Simpson Central School
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280399000757
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Central School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 388
- students enrolled
Simpson Central School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Simpson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280399000757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Simpson Central School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280399000757 · Pinola, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.4:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mendenhall High School (646 students)
Simpson Central School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Simpson Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mendenhall Hig
Mendenhall High School
646 students
- Mendenhall Ele
Mendenhall Elementary School
598 students
- Magee Elementa
Magee Elementary School
525 students
- This school
Simpson Central School
388 students
- Magee High Sch
Magee High School
380 students
- Magee Middle S
Magee Middle School
260 students
What this shows Simpson Central School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Central School compares
Simpson Central School is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$12,235
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 38.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Simpson Central School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Simpson Co School Dist reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simpson Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mendenhall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Magee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Central School
How many students attend Simpson Central School?
Simpson Central School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pinola, MS. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Central School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Simpson Central School?
82.4% of students at Simpson Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Central School?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Central School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Pinola, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Central School?
Simpson Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Simpson Co School Dist?
Besides Simpson Central School, Simpson Co School Dist also operates Mendenhall High School (646 students), Mendenhall Elementary School (598 students), and Magee Elementary School (525 students). See the Simpson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.