Enrollment
303
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stern Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stern Elementary School
Stern Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Greenville, Mississippi, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 99% of Mississippi schools and 52% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Two or More (24%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 33.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boyd Elementary School (298 students): Stern Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 14.9:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students) and T.L. Weston Middle School (412 students) alongside Stern 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 Stern Elementary School compares
Stern 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 | 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 (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
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
$11,536
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes Stern Elementary School.
$11,536
Per student
-4%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 43.2%
Federal 33.0%
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 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
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stern Elementary School a good school?
Stern Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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