- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tylertown, MS
Tylertown Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Tylertown Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280444001148
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tylertown Primary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tylertown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tylertown Primary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tylertown, MS.
School address
District: Walthall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280444001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Tylertown Primary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 280444001148 · Tylertown, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tylertown High School (523 students)
Tylertown Primary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Tylertown Primary 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
- This school
Tylertown Primary School
395 students
- Tylertown Elem
Tylertown Elementary School
234 students
- Dexter Element 74
Dexter Elementary School
74 students
What this shows Tylertown Primary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tylertown Primary School compares
Tylertown Primary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Two or More 25.8%
White 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Tylertown Primary School is more mixed than 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylertown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tylertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tylertown Primary 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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tylertown
2 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tylertown Primary School
How many students attend Tylertown Primary School?
Tylertown Primary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tylertown, MS. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tylertown Primary School is 11.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% 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 Tylertown Primary School?
100.0% of students at Tylertown Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tylertown Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Tylertown Primary School is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Tylertown, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tylertown Primary School?
Tylertown Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tylertown Primary School rank among schools in Tylertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Tylertown Primary School ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Tylertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Walthall Co School Dist?
Besides Tylertown Primary School, Walthall Co School Dist also operates Tylertown High School (523 students), Salem Attendance Center (469 students), and Tylertown Elementary School (234 students). See the Walthall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.