- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Beach, MS
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas L Reeves Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280267000518
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Long Beach, MS.
School address
District: Long Beach School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280267000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 280267000518 · Long Beach, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 13.3:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Beach Senior High School (895 students)
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long Beach Sen
Long Beach Senior High School
895 students
- Harper Mc Caug
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
622 students
- Long Beach Mid
Long Beach Middle School
475 students
- This school
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
453 students
- Wj Quarles Ele
Wj Quarles Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Thomas L Reeves Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas L Reeves Elementary School compares
Thomas L Reeves 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 32% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach School Dist reports $11,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas L Reeves Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Mc Caughan Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wj Quarles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas L Reeves Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Long Beach
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Beach, MS. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Thomas L Reeves Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Long Beach, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Thomas L Reeves Elementary School rank among public schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach School Dist?
Besides Thomas L Reeves Elementary School, Long Beach School Dist also operates Long Beach Senior High School (895 students), Harper Mc Caughan Elem School (622 students), and Long Beach Middle School (475 students). See the Long Beach School Dist district page for the complete list.