Enrollment
376
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natchez, MS
Susie B West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Susie B West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280303000610
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susie B West Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Natchez · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Susie B West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susie B West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Natchez, MS.
School address
District: Natchez-Adams School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280303000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Susie B West Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Susie B West Elementary School
Susie B West Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Natchez, Mississippi, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
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.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Natchez-Adams School District spends $14,698 per pupil, 23% above the Mississippi average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Natchez's elementary schools, it stands alongside Morgantown Elementary (359 students): Susie B West Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 10:1).
Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students) and Natchez High School (606 students) alongside Susie B West 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 Susie B West Elementary School compares
Susie B West 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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
African American 87.0%
White 9.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Susie B West 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 Natchez-Adams School District, which includes Susie B West Elementary School.
$14,698
Per student
+23%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 26.5%
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 Susie B West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Laurin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchez High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchez Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natchez Early College@Co-Lin | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susie B West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Natchez
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Susie B West Elementary School
How many students attend Susie B West Elementary School?
Susie B West Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natchez, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie B West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie B West Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susie B West Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Susie B West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susie B West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Susie B West Elementary School is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Natchez, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susie B West Elementary School?
Susie B West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Susie B West Elementary School rank among public schools in Natchez?
By Resource Investment Index, Susie B West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Natchez, 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 Natchez on the city page.
Is Susie B West Elementary School a good school?
Susie B West Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Natchez-Adams School District?
Besides Susie B West Elementary School, Natchez-Adams School District also operates Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students), Natchez High School (606 students), and Natchez Middle School (397 students). See the Natchez-Adams School District district page for the complete list.
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