- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pascagoula, MS
Trent Lott Academy
Federal NCES profile for Trent Lott Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280348000679
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trent Lott Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Trent Lott Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trent Lott Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Trent Lott Academy shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280348000679 · Pascagoula, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 11.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Trent Lott Academy shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Trent Lott Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- This school
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- Singing River 416
Singing River Academy
416 students
What this shows Trent Lott Academy reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trent Lott Academy compares
Trent Lott Academy 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$15,771
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Trent Lott Academy is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trent Lott Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Singing River Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trent Lott Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Pascagoula
3 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trent Lott Academy
How many students attend Trent Lott Academy?
Trent Lott Academy has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trent Lott Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Trent Lott Academy is 11.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 26% 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 Trent Lott Academy?
100.0% of students at Trent Lott Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trent Lott Academy?
The largest demographic group at Trent Lott Academy is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trent Lott Academy?
Trent Lott Academy 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 Trent Lott Academy rank among elementary schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Trent Lott Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Trent Lott Academy, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.