- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tylertown, MS
Tylertown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tylertown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280444000835
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tylertown Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tylertown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tylertown Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tylertown, MS.
School address
District: Walthall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280444000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tylertown Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 280444000835 · Tylertown, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Tylertown High School (523 students)
Tylertown Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tylertown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tylertown High
Tylertown High School
523 students
- Salem Attendan
Salem Attendance Center
469 students
- Tylertown Prim
Tylertown Primary School
395 students
- This school
Tylertown Elementary School
234 students
- Dexter Element 74
Dexter Elementary School
74 students
What this shows Tylertown Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tylertown Elementary School compares
Tylertown 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,756
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.5%
White 10.7%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Tylertown Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walthall Co School Dist reports $12,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tylertown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylertown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tylertown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Tylertown
1 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tylertown Elementary School
How many students attend Tylertown Elementary School?
Tylertown Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tylertown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tylertown Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Tylertown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tylertown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tylertown Elementary School is African American at 76.5% of enrollment, in Tylertown, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tylertown Elementary School?
Tylertown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Tylertown Elementary School rank among public schools in Tylertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tylertown, 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 Tylertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?
Besides Tylertown Elementary School, Walthall Co School Dist also operates Tylertown High School (523 students), Salem Attendance Center (469 students), and Tylertown Primary School (395 students). See the Walthall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.