Enrollment
355
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Amory School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Amory School
West Amory School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amory, Mississippi, enrolling 355 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 355 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Amory School Dist also operates Amory High School (444 students) and Amory Middle School (348 students) alongside West Amory School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Amory School compares
West Amory School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,625
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amory School Dist, which includes West Amory School.
$10,625
Per student
-11%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 27.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Amory School a good school?
West Amory School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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