- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancleave, MS
Vancleave Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vancleave Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280216000368
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vancleave Upper Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vancleave · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vancleave Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Vancleave Upper Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 280216000368 · Vancleave, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.3:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
Vancleave Upper Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Vancleave Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- This school 333
Vancleave Upper Elementary
333 students
What this shows Vancleave Upper Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vancleave Upper Elementary compares
Vancleave Upper Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$10,899
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Vancleave Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vancleave Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vancleave Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Vancleave
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vancleave Upper Elementary
How many students attend Vancleave Upper Elementary?
Vancleave Upper Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancleave, MS. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancleave Upper Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vancleave Upper Elementary?
57.8% of students at Vancleave Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vancleave Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vancleave Upper Elementary is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Vancleave, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vancleave Upper Elementary?
Vancleave Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Vancleave Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Vancleave?
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave Upper Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, 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 Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides Vancleave Upper Elementary, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.