- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Myrtle, MS
West Union Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for West Union Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280435000824
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Union Attendance Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 660
- students enrolled
West Union Attendance Center has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Union Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280435000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
West Union Attendance Center held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280435000824 · Myrtle, MS Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 13.8:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Union Attendance Center (950 students)
West Union Attendance Center held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Union Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Union Att
East Union Attendance Center
950 students
- Myrtle Attenda
Myrtle Attendance Center
698 students
- Ingomar Attend
Ingomar Attendance Center
678 students
- This school
West Union Attendance Center
660 students
What this shows West Union Attendance Center reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Union Attendance Center compares
West Union Attendance Center 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 39% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,322
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 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, West Union Attendance Center is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Co School Dist reports $10,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Union Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Attendance Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingomar Attendance Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Union Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- 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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Union Attendance Center
How many students attend West Union Attendance Center?
West Union Attendance Center has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Myrtle, MS. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Attendance Center is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Union Attendance Center?
49.3% of students at West Union Attendance Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Union Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at West Union Attendance Center is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Myrtle, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Union Attendance Center?
West Union Attendance Center 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 Union Co School Dist?
Besides West Union Attendance Center, Union Co School Dist also operates East Union Attendance Center (950 students), Myrtle Attendance Center (698 students), and Ingomar Attendance Center (678 students). See the Union Co School Dist district page for the complete list.