Enrollment
426
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Dean Jr. Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Dean Jr. Elementary School
William Dean Jr. Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Mississippi, enrolling 426 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 426 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #264, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 46.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside S V Marshall Elementary School (214 students): William Dean Jr. Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Holmes County Consolidated Sd also operates Holmes County Central High School (714 students) and S V Marshall Middle School (321 students) alongside William Dean Jr. Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Dean Jr. Elementary School compares
William Dean Jr. Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmes County Consolidated Sd, which includes William Dean Jr. Elementary School.
$13,241
Per student
+10%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 36.7%
Federal 46.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is William Dean Jr. Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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