Enrollment
433
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, MS
Spann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280219000414
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spann Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spann Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spann Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spann Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spann Elementary School
Spann Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jackson, Mississippi, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gary Road Intermediate School (680 students): Spann Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students) and Forest Hill High School (1,139 students) alongside Spann 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 Spann Elementary School compares
Spann 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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
African American 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.2%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Spann Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Public School District, which includes Spann Elementary School.
$12,155
Per student
+1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 39.7%
Federal 24.5%
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 Spann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Jackson
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Gary Road Intermediate School
Standard public school
680 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Joel E Smilow Collegiate
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Revive Collegiate
Standard public school
367 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~433 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spann Elementary School
How many students attend Spann Elementary School?
Spann Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spann Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spann Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Spann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spann Elementary School is African American at 77.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spann Elementary School?
Spann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spann Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Spann Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
Is Spann Elementary School a good school?
Spann Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Jackson Public School District?
Besides Spann Elementary School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Callaway High School (994 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.
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