- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
St Martin N Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St Martin N Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280216000366
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Martin N Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St Martin N Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin N Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
St Martin N Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 280216000366 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.4:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
St Martin N Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
St Martin N 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
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- This school
St Martin N Elementary School
537 students
What this shows St Martin N Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Martin N Elementary School compares
St Martin N 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▼ 18% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, St Martin N 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 N Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Martin N 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
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
North Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Woolmarket Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Back Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Martin N Elementary School
How many students attend St Martin N Elementary School?
St Martin N Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martin N Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Martin N Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Martin N Elementary School?
66.4% of students at St Martin N 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 N Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St Martin N Elementary School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Martin N Elementary School?
St Martin N Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 N Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin N Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, 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 Biloxi on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides St Martin N 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.