- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vicksburg, MS
South Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280447001094
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Vicksburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Vicksburg, MS.
School address
District: Vicksburg Warren School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280447001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Park Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280447001094 · Vicksburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (1,145 students)
South Park Elementary School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,145 students
- Vicksburg High
Vicksburg High School
785 students
- Beechwood Elem
Beechwood Elementary School
550 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central Junior High School
525 students
- Vicksburg Juni 409
Vicksburg Junior High School
409 students
- This school 351
South Park Elementary School
351 students
What this shows South Park Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elementary School compares
South Park Elementary School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,723
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
White 31.9%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, South Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vicksburg Warren School Dist reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicksburg Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Vicksburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elementary School
How many students attend South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vicksburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% 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 Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at South Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elementary School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Vicksburg, 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 South Park Elementary School?
South Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 South Park Elementary School rank among schools in Vicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Vicksburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vicksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Vicksburg Warren School Dist?
Besides South Park Elementary School, Vicksburg Warren School Dist also operates Warren Central High School (1,145 students), Vicksburg High School (785 students), and Beechwood Elementary School (550 students). See the Vicksburg Warren School Dist district page for the complete list.