- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, MS
Stern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280162000249
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stern Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stern Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Greenville, MS.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280162000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Stern Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280162000249 · Greenville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 20.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenville High School (836 students)
Stern Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Stern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenville Hig
Greenville High School
836 students
- T.L. Weston Mi
T.L. Weston Middle School
412 students
- This school 303
Stern Elementary School
303 students
- Boyd Elementar 298
Boyd Elementary School
298 students
- Coleman Middle 287
Coleman Middle School
287 students
- Akin Elementar 255
Akin Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Stern Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stern Elementary School compares
Stern Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 52% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 99% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,612
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.3%
Two or More 24.4%
White 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Stern Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville Public Schools reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T.L. Weston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Akin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boyd Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Akin Elementary School
Standard public school
255 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Weddington Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Trigg Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Webb Preparatory School
Standard public school
230 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Armstrong Elementary School
Standard public school
167 students 13.9:1 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stern Elementary School
How many students attend Stern Elementary School?
Stern Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stern Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 52% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stern Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Stern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stern Elementary School is African American at 74.3% of enrollment, in Greenville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stern Elementary School?
Stern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stern Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Stern Elementary School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students), T.L. Weston Middle School (412 students), and Boyd Elementary School (298 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.