- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Bluff, MS
West Clay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Clay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280019101447
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Clay Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 111
- students enrolled
West Clay Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Point Consolidated School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019101447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Clay Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 280019101447 · Cedar Bluff, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 10.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: West Point High School (1,010 students)
West Clay Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Clay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
1,010 students
- Fifth Street S
Fifth Street School
440 students
- Church Hill El 379
Church Hill Elementary School
379 students
- South Side Ele 337
South Side Elementary School
337 students
- East Side Elem 251
East Side Elementary School
251 students
- This school 111
West Clay Elementary School
111 students
What this shows West Clay Elementary School reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Clay Elementary School compares
West Clay Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 97% | - | - |
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.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
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
27.0%
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
$13,657
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 111 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: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 50.5%
African American 44.1%
White 5.4%
Largest group: Two or More at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, West Clay Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Point Consolidated School Dist reports $13,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Clay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fifth Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Clay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Clay Elementary School
How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Bluff, MS. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Clay 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 West Clay Elementary School?
100.0% of students at West Clay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Clay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Clay Elementary School is Two or More at 50.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Bluff, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 West Point Consolidated School Dist?
Besides West Clay Elementary School, West Point Consolidated School Dist also operates West Point High School (1,010 students), Fifth Street School (440 students), and Church Hill Elementary School (379 students). See the West Point Consolidated School Dist district page for the complete list.