- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumrall, MS
Sumrall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sumrall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240000969
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumrall Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sumrall · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumrall Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumrall Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sumrall, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Sumrall Elementary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 280240000969 · Sumrall, MS Other · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Sumrall Elementary School held near 943 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Sumrall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- This school
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- Longleaf Eleme
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary
758 students
What this shows Sumrall Elementary School reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumrall Elementary School compares
Sumrall 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 51% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,188
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Sumrall Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumrall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longleaf Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumrall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~960 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumrall Elementary School
How many students attend Sumrall Elementary School?
Sumrall Elementary School has 960 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumrall, MS. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumrall Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumrall Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Sumrall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumrall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sumrall Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Sumrall, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumrall Elementary School?
Sumrall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sumrall Elementary School rank among public schools in Sumrall?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumrall Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sumrall, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Sumrall Elementary School, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.