- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gautier, MS
Singing River Academy
Federal NCES profile for Singing River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280348000680
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Singing River Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Singing River Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Singing River Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Singing River Academy held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 280348000680 · Gautier, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Singing River Academy held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Singing River Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- This school 416
Singing River Academy
416 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
What this shows Singing River Academy reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Singing River Academy compares
Singing River Academy 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Singing River Academy is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Singing River Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Singing River Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Singing River Academy
How many students attend Singing River Academy?
Singing River Academy has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Singing River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Singing River Academy is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Singing River Academy?
100.0% of students at Singing River Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Singing River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Singing River Academy is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Gautier, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Singing River Academy?
Singing River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Singing River Academy rank among public schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, Singing River Academy ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Gautier, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gautier on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Singing River Academy, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.