- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, MS
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William Dean Jr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280019501496
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Dean Jr. Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Dean Jr. Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lexington, MS.
School address
District: Holmes County Consolidated Sd · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019501496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
William Dean Jr. Elementary School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 280019501496 · Lexington, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes County Central High School (714 students)
William Dean Jr. Elementary School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
William Dean Jr. Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes County
Holmes County Central High School
714 students
- This school
William Dean Jr. Elementary School
426 students
- S V Marshall M
S V Marshall Middle School
321 students
- Durant Element 242
Durant Elementary School
242 students
- S V Marshall E 214
S V Marshall Elementary School
214 students
- Williams-Sulli 192
Williams-Sullivan Middle School
192 students
What this shows William Dean Jr. Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Dean Jr. Elementary School compares
William Dean Jr. Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$15,056
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.6%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, William Dean Jr. Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Holmes County Consolidated Sd reports $15,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Dean Jr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S V Marshall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams-Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Dean Jr. Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Dean Jr. Elementary School
How many students attend William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, MS. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Dean Jr. Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
100.0% of students at William Dean Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William Dean Jr. Elementary School is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Dean Jr. Elementary School?
William Dean Jr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 William Dean Jr. Elementary School rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, William Dean Jr. Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lexington, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holmes County Consolidated Sd?
Besides William Dean Jr. Elementary School, Holmes County Consolidated Sd also operates Holmes County Central High School (714 students), S V Marshall Middle School (321 students), and Durant Elementary School (242 students). See the Holmes County Consolidated Sd district page for the complete list.