- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Thames Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thames Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280180000311
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thames Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thames Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thames Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Thames Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280180000311 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Thames Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Thames Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- This school
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- Woodley Elemen
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- Grace Christia 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Thames Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thames Elementary School compares
Thames 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$14,215
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
Two or More 18.1%
White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Thames Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thames Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Christian Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thames Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thames Elementary School
How many students attend Thames Elementary School?
Thames Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thames Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thames Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thames Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thames Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thames Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thames Elementary School is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thames Elementary School?
Thames Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Thames Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thames Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Thames Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), N R Burger Middle School (525 students), and Rowan Elementary School (425 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.