- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tupelo, MS
Thomas Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280432000818
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Street Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Tupelo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Street Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS.
School address
District: Tupelo Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280432000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Thomas Street Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 280432000818 · Tupelo, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 8.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tupelo High School (2,123 students)
Thomas Street Elementary School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Thomas Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tupelo High Sc
Tupelo High School
2,123 students
- Tupelo Middle
Tupelo Middle School
1,070 students
- Lawhon Element 575
Lawhon Elementary School
575 students
- Milam Elementa 456
Milam Elementary School
456 students
- Joyner Element 444
Joyner Elementary School
444 students
- This school 374
Thomas Street Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Thomas Street Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Street Elementary School compares
Thomas Street Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▼ 21% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,155
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Thomas Street Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tupelo Public School Dist reports $13,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tupelo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawhon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Tupelo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lawhon Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Joyner Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 10:1 students per teacher
Lawndale Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Pierce Street Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Street Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Street Elementary School?
Thomas Street Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tupelo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Street Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 43% 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 Thomas Street Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Thomas Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Street Elementary School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Tupelo, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Street Elementary School?
Thomas Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tupelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Street Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tupelo on the city page.
What other schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Besides Thomas Street Elementary School, Tupelo Public School Dist also operates Tupelo High School (2,123 students), Tupelo Middle School (1,070 students), and Lawhon Elementary School (575 students). See the Tupelo Public School Dist district page for the complete list.