- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sturgis, MS
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280018901446
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 190
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018901446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
West Elementary School grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 280018901446 · Sturgis, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 12.7:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Starkville High School (1,376 students)
West Elementary School grew from 183 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starkville Hig
Starkville High School
1,376 students
- Henderson/Ward
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
1,066 students
- Sudduth Elemen
Sudduth Elementary School
920 students
- Socsd/Msu Part
Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School
646 students
- Armstrong Juni 358
Armstrong Junior High School
358 students
- This school 190
West Elementary School
190 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▼ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 93% | - | - |
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.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
23.7%
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
$13,106
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudduth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socsd/Msu Partnership Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sturgis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary 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 Elementary School?
78.7% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist?
Besides West Elementary School, Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist also operates Starkville High School (1,376 students), Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary (1,066 students), and Sudduth Elementary School (920 students). See the Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons Dist district page for the complete list.