- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, MS
South Perry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Perry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280357000687
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Perry Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
South Perry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perry Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280357000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Perry Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280357000687 · Beaumont, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 11.1:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Central High School (262 students)
South Perry Elementary School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Perry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Central
Perry Central High School
262 students
- This school
South Perry Elementary School
234 students
- Perry Central
Perry Central Middle School
178 students
- Runnelstown El
Runnelstown Elementary School
173 students
What this shows South Perry Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Perry Elementary School compares
South Perry 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 10% | 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
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% 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
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$15,310
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 32.1%
Two or More 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, South Perry Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Co School Dist reports $15,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Perry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Runnelstown Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Perry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Perry Elementary School
How many students attend South Perry Elementary School?
South Perry Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, MS. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Perry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Perry Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Perry Elementary School?
88.7% of students at South Perry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Perry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Perry Elementary School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Beaumont, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Perry Elementary School?
South Perry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Perry Co School Dist?
Besides South Perry Elementary School, Perry Co School Dist also operates Perry Central High School (262 students), Perry Central Middle School (178 students), and Runnelstown Elementary School (173 students). See the Perry Co School Dist district page for the complete list.