- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amory, MS
West Amory School
Federal NCES profile for West Amory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280045000032
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Amory School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Amory · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Amory School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Amory School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS.
School address
District: Amory School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280045000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Amory School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 280045000032 · Amory, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 12.7:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Amory High School (444 students)
West Amory School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Amory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amory High Sch
Amory High School
444 students
- This school
West Amory School
355 students
- Amory Middle S
Amory Middle School
348 students
- East Amory Sch
East Amory School
314 students
What this shows West Amory School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Amory School compares
West Amory 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▼ 21% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,627
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
African American 30.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, West Amory School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amory School Dist reports $11,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Amory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amory Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Amory School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Amory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Amory School
How many students attend West Amory School?
West Amory School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amory, MS. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Amory School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Amory School is 12.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 19% 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 West Amory School?
63.2% of students at West Amory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Amory School?
The largest demographic group at West Amory School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Amory, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Amory School?
West Amory 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 West Amory School rank among public schools in Amory?
By Resource Investment Index, West Amory School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Amory, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Amory on the city page.
What other schools are in Amory School Dist?
Besides West Amory School, Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students), Amory Middle School (348 students), and East Amory School (314 students). See the Amory School Dist district page for the complete list.