- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rolling Fork, MS
South Delta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Delta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280396000752
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Delta Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
South Delta Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Delta School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280396000752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
South Delta Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 280396000752 · Rolling Fork, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Delta High School (176 students)
South Delta Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Delta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Delta Elementary School
234 students
- South Delta Hi
South Delta High School
176 students
- South Delta Mi
South Delta Middle School
138 students
What this shows South Delta Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Delta Elementary School compares
South Delta Elementary 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, South Delta Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for South Delta School District reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Delta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Delta High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Delta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Delta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Delta Elementary School
How many students attend South Delta Elementary School?
South Delta Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rolling Fork, MS. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Delta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Delta Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 35% 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 South Delta Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Delta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Delta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Delta Elementary School is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Rolling Fork, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Delta Elementary School?
South Delta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Delta School District?
Besides South Delta Elementary School, South Delta School District also operates South Delta High School (176 students) and South Delta Middle School (138 students). See the South Delta School District district page for the complete list.