- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, MS
Verona Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Verona Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280255000498
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verona Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 364
- students enrolled
Verona Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280255000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Verona Elementary School grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 280255000498 · Verona, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saltillo High School (939 students)
Verona Elementary School grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Verona Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saltillo High
Saltillo High School
939 students
- Mooreville Ele
Mooreville Elementary School
722 students
- Saltillo Prima
Saltillo Primary School
704 students
- Saltillo Eleme
Saltillo Elementary School
696 students
- Guntown Middle
Guntown Middle School
674 students
- This school 364
Verona Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Verona Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verona Elementary School compares
Verona Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$11,383
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.3%
Two or More 10.4%
White 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Verona Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County School District reports $11,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Verona Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltillo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooreville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saltillo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guntown Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verona Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verona Elementary School
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, MS. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verona Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Verona Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Verona Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verona Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Verona Elementary School is African American at 70.3% of enrollment, in Verona, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lee County School District?
Besides Verona Elementary School, Lee County School District also operates Saltillo High School (939 students), Mooreville Elementary School (722 students), and Saltillo Primary School (704 students). See the Lee County School District district page for the complete list.