- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Starkville, MS
Sudduth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sudduth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280018901440
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sudduth Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Starkville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sudduth Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sudduth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Starkville, MS.
School address
District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018901440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sudduth Elementary School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280018901440 · Starkville, MS Other · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Starkville High School (1,376 students)
Sudduth Elementary School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sudduth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starkville Hig
Starkville High School
1,376 students
- Henderson/Ward
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
1,066 students
- This school
Sudduth Elementary School
920 students
- Socsd/Msu Part
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
646 students
- Armstrong Juni 358
Armstrong Junior High School
358 students
- Overstreet Ele 324
Overstreet Elementary
324 students
What this shows Sudduth Elementary School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sudduth Elementary School compares
Sudduth 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 27.0%
Asian 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Sudduth Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sudduth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overstreet Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sudduth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Starkville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sudduth Elementary School
How many students attend Sudduth Elementary School?
Sudduth Elementary School has 920 students enrolled. It is a public school in Starkville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sudduth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sudduth Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sudduth Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Sudduth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sudduth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sudduth Elementary School is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Starkville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sudduth Elementary School?
Sudduth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Sudduth Elementary School rank among public schools in Starkville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sudduth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Starkville, 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 Starkville on the city page.
What other schools are in Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist?
Besides Sudduth Elementary School, Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Starkville High School (1,376 students), Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students), and Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School (646 students). See the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist district page for the complete list.