Enrollment
234
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Perry Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Perry Elementary School
South Perry Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Beaumont, Mississippi, enrolling 234 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 88.7% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 28.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Perry Co School Dist also operates Perry Central High School (262 students) and Perry Central Middle School (178 students) alongside South Perry Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Perry Elementary School compares
South Perry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry Co School Dist, which includes South Perry Elementary School.
$14,180
Per student
+18%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 40.9%
Federal 28.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Perry Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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