- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Picayune, MS
West Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280363000700
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Side Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Picayune · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Side Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Picayune, MS.
School address
District: Picayune School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280363000700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Side Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 280363000700 · Picayune, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Picayune Memorial High School (940 students)
West Side Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Picayune Memor
Picayune Memorial High School
940 students
- Picayune Junio
Picayune Junior High School
465 students
- This school
West Side Elementary School
444 students
- Roseland Park 370
Roseland Park Elementary School
370 students
- Nicholson Elem 324
Nicholson Elementary School
324 students
- South Side Low 320
South Side Lower Elementary School
320 students
What this shows West Side Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Side Elementary School compares
West Side Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,883
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, West Side Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Picayune School District reports $12,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picayune Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Picayune Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roseland Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nicholson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Lower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Picayune
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Side Elementary School
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Picayune, MS. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Side Elementary School?
100.0% of students at West Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Side Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Picayune, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
How does West Side Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Picayune?
By Resource Investment Index, West Side Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Picayune, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Picayune on the city page.
What other schools are in Picayune School District?
Besides West Side Elementary School, Picayune School District also operates Picayune Memorial High School (940 students), Picayune Junior High School (465 students), and Roseland Park Elementary School (370 students). See the Picayune School District district page for the complete list.