Enrollment
600
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Springs, MS
St Martin Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St Martin Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280216001047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Martin Upper Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
St Martin Upper Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216001047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Martin Upper Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Martin Upper Elementary
St Martin Upper Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 600 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 600 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ocean Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students): St Martin Upper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.6:1).
Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students) and St. Martin Middle School (946 students) alongside St Martin Upper Elementary.
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 St Martin Upper Elementary compares
St Martin Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$10,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 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 59.3%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, St Martin Upper Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Co School Dist, which includes St Martin Upper Elementary.
$10,221
Per student
-15%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.4%
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 St Martin Upper Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Martin Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 Ocean Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Standard public school
1,284 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Park Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Pecan Park Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 10.4:1 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 (~600 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about St Martin Upper Elementary
How many students attend St Martin Upper Elementary?
St Martin Upper Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martin Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St Martin Upper Elementary is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Martin Upper Elementary?
61.0% of students at St Martin Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Martin Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St Martin Upper Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Martin Upper Elementary?
St Martin Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 St Martin Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ocean Springs on the city page.
Is St Martin Upper Elementary a good school?
St Martin Upper Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Co School Dist?
Besides St Martin Upper Elementary, 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.
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