- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosedale, MS
West Bolivar Elem
Federal NCES profile for West Bolivar Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280018501426
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bolivar Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
West Bolivar Elem has class sizes smaller than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Bolivar Cons School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018501426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Bolivar Elem held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280018501426 · Rosedale, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcevans School (444 students)
West Bolivar Elem held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Bolivar Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcevans School
Mcevans School
444 students
- This school
West Bolivar Elem
242 students
- West Bolivar H
West Bolivar High School
227 students
What this shows West Bolivar Elem reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bolivar Elem compares
West Bolivar Elem 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$15,499
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 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.
Student demographics
African American 93.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, West Bolivar Elem is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Bolivar Cons School Dist reports $15,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bolivar Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcevans School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bolivar High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bolivar Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Bolivar Elem
How many students attend West Bolivar Elem?
West Bolivar Elem has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosedale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar Elem is 11.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Bolivar Elem?
100.0% of students at West Bolivar Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bolivar Elem?
The largest demographic group at West Bolivar Elem is African American at 93.0% of enrollment, in Rosedale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bolivar Elem?
West Bolivar Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Bolivar Cons School Dist?
Besides West Bolivar Elem, West Bolivar Cons School Dist also operates Mcevans School (444 students) and West Bolivar High School (227 students). See the West Bolivar Cons School Dist district page for the complete list.