- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weir, MS
Weir Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weir Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280099000114
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weir Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 142
- students enrolled
Weir Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280099000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Weir Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280099000114 · Weir, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 10.1:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Choctaw County High School (511 students)
Weir Elementary School held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Weir Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
511 students
- Ackerman Elem
Ackerman Elem
462 students
- This school 142
Weir Elementary School
142 students
- French Camp El 118
French Camp Elem School
118 students
What this shows Weir Elementary School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weir Elementary School compares
Weir Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 42% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.0%
White 29.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Weir Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw Co School Dist reports $16,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weir Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ackerman Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| French Camp Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weir Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~142 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weir Elementary School
How many students attend Weir Elementary School?
Weir Elementary School has 142 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weir, MS. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weir Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weir Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 36% 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 Weir Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Weir Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weir Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weir Elementary School is African American at 62.0% of enrollment, in Weir, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weir Elementary School?
Weir Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Choctaw Co School Dist?
Besides Weir Elementary School, Choctaw Co School Dist also operates Choctaw County High School (511 students), Ackerman Elem (462 students), and French Camp Elem School (118 students). See the Choctaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.