- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, MS
Weddington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weddington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280162000252
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weddington Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Weddington Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Greenville, MS.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Mississippi
NCES ID 280162000252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Weddington Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 280162000252 · Greenville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenville High School (836 students)
Weddington Elementary School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Weddington Elementary 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 249
Weddington Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Weddington Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weddington Elementary School compares
Weddington Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
249
Bigger than 25% 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
29.3%
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
$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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 99.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Weddington Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville Public Schools reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weddington Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weddington Elementary 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
Trigg Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Webb Preparatory School
Standard public school
230 students 7.4:1 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weddington Elementary School
How many students attend Weddington Elementary School?
Weddington Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weddington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weddington 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 Weddington Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Weddington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weddington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weddington Elementary School is African American at 99.6% of enrollment, in Greenville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weddington Elementary School?
Weddington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Weddington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Weddington Elementary School ranks #3 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 Weddington Elementary 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.