- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Susie B West Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 280303000610 · Natchez, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mc Laurin Elementary School (642 students)
Susie B West Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Susie B West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mc Laurin Elem
Mc Laurin Elementary School
642 students
- Natchez High S
Natchez High School
606 students
- Natchez Middle
Natchez Middle School
397 students
- This school
Susie B West Elementary School
376 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary
359 students
- Natchez Early 174
Natchez Early College@Co-Lin
174 students
What this shows Susie B West Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susie B West Elementary School compares
Susie B West 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 | 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 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
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
$14,859
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Natchez-Adams School District reports $14,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~376 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.