- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontotoc, MS
South Pontotoc Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Pontotoc Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280366001010
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pontotoc Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pontotoc · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pontotoc Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pontotoc, MS.
School address
District: Pontotoc Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280366001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Pontotoc Elementary School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280366001010 · Pontotoc, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 12.7:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students)
South Pontotoc Elementary School held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
South Pontotoc Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Pontotoc Elementary School
776 students
- North Pontotoc
North Pontotoc Elementary School
762 students
- North Pontotoc
North Pontotoc High School
488 students
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc High School
455 students
- South Pontotoc
South Pontotoc Middle School
379 students
- North Pontotoc 308
North Pontotoc Middle School
308 students
What this shows South Pontotoc Elementary School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pontotoc Elementary School compares
South Pontotoc 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$10,351
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, South Pontotoc Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pontotoc Co School Dist reports $10,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pontotoc Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pontotoc Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Pontotoc Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pontotoc Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontotoc
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pontotoc Elementary School
How many students attend South Pontotoc Elementary School?
South Pontotoc Elementary School has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontotoc, MS. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pontotoc Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 19% 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 Pontotoc Elementary School?
68.3% of students at South Pontotoc Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pontotoc Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Pontotoc Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Pontotoc, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pontotoc Elementary School?
South Pontotoc Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Pontotoc Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pontotoc?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pontotoc Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pontotoc, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pontotoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontotoc Co School Dist?
Besides South Pontotoc Elementary School, Pontotoc Co School Dist also operates North Pontotoc Elementary School (762 students), North Pontotoc High School (488 students), and South Pontotoc High School (455 students). See the Pontotoc Co School Dist district page for the complete list.