- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, MS
Webb Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Webb Preparatory 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 280162000251
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webb Preparatory School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Webb Preparatory School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webb Preparatory School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Greenville, MS.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280162000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Webb Preparatory School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280162000251 · Greenville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 7.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenville High School (836 students)
Webb Preparatory School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Webb Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenville Hig
Greenville High School
836 students
- T.L. Weston Mi
T.L. Weston Middle School
412 students
- Stern Elementa 303
Stern Elementary School
303 students
- Boyd Elementar 298
Boyd Elementary School
298 students
- Coleman Middle 287
Coleman Middle School
287 students
- This school 230
Webb Preparatory School
230 students
What this shows Webb Preparatory School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webb Preparatory School compares
Webb Preparatory 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 44% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 2% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$12,612
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 230 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 97.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Webb Preparatory School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Greenville Public Schools reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webb Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| T.L. Weston Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webb Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stern Elementary School
Standard public school
303 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Boyd Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Akin Elementary School
Standard public school
255 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Weddington Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Trigg Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Armstrong Elementary School
Standard public school
167 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Webb Preparatory School
How many students attend Webb Preparatory School?
Webb Preparatory School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webb Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webb Preparatory School is 7.4:1, which is 44% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 53% 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 Webb Preparatory School?
100.0% of students at Webb Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webb Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Webb Preparatory School is African American at 97.0% of enrollment, in Greenville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webb Preparatory School?
Webb Preparatory 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).
How does Webb Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Webb Preparatory School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Greenville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Webb Preparatory School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville High School (836 students), T.L. Weston Middle School (412 students), and Stern Elementary School (303 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.