- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tunica, MS
Tunica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tunica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280429001185
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tunica Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tunica · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tunica Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tunica Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tunica, MS.
School address
District: Tunica County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280429001185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Tunica Elementary School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280429001185 · Tunica, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosa Fort High School (438 students)
Tunica Elementary School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tunica Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rosa Fort High
Rosa Fort High School
438 students
- Robinsonville
Robinsonville Elementary School
380 students
- Tunica Middle
Tunica Middle School
334 students
- This school
Tunica Elementary School
308 students
- Dundee Element 138
Dundee Elementary School
138 students
What this shows Tunica Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tunica Elementary School compares
Tunica 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
308
Bigger than 33% 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
35.7%
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
$16,676
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
White 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Tunica Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tunica County School District reports $16,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tunica Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Fort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinsonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tunica Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dundee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tunica Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tunica Elementary School
How many students attend Tunica Elementary School?
Tunica Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tunica, MS. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tunica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tunica 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 Tunica Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Tunica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tunica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tunica Elementary School is African American at 94.2% of enrollment, in Tunica, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tunica Elementary School?
Tunica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Tunica Elementary School rank among public schools in Tunica?
By Resource Investment Index, Tunica Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tunica, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tunica County School District?
Besides Tunica Elementary School, Tunica County School District also operates Rosa Fort High School (438 students), Robinsonville Elementary School (380 students), and Tunica Middle School (334 students). See the Tunica County School District district page for the complete list.