- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosedale, MS
West Bolivar High School
Federal NCES profile for West Bolivar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280018501526
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bolivar High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 227
- students enrolled
West Bolivar High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Bolivar Cons School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018501526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
West Bolivar High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 280018501526 · Rosedale, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcevans School (444 students)
West Bolivar High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Bolivar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcevans School
Mcevans School
444 students
- West Bolivar E
West Bolivar Elem
242 students
- This school
West Bolivar High School
227 students
What this shows West Bolivar High School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bolivar High School compares
West Bolivar High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.1%
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, West Bolivar High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcevans School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bolivar Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bolivar High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bolivar High School
How many students attend West Bolivar High School?
West Bolivar High School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosedale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bolivar High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bolivar High School?
100.0% of students at West Bolivar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bolivar High School?
The largest demographic group at West Bolivar High School is African American at 91.2% of enrollment, in Rosedale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bolivar High School?
West Bolivar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 High School, West Bolivar Cons School Dist also operates Mcevans School (444 students) and West Bolivar Elem (242 students). See the West Bolivar Cons School Dist district page for the complete list.