- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ocean Springs, MS
St Martin East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St Martin East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280216001048
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Martin East Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St Martin East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin East Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
St Martin East Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 280216001048 · Ocean Springs, MS Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 15.3:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
St Martin East Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
St Martin East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- This school
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- Vancleave Lowe
Vancleave Lower Elementary
686 students
What this shows St Martin East Elementary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Martin East Elementary School compares
St Martin East 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 29% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,899
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, St Martin East Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Martin East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vancleave Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Martin East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about St Martin East Elementary School
How many students attend St Martin East Elementary School?
St Martin East Elementary School has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martin East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Martin East Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Martin East Elementary School?
56.8% of students at St Martin East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Martin East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Martin East Elementary School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Martin East Elementary School?
St Martin East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 St Martin East Elementary School rank among public schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin East Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides St Martin East Elementary School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.