- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heidelberg, MS
William J Berry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William J Berry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280138000205
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J Berry Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 389
- students enrolled
William J Berry Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280138000205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
William J Berry Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 280138000205 · Heidelberg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 10.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Heidelberg High School (246 students)
William J Berry Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
William J Berry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William J Berry Elementary School
389 students
- Heidelberg Hig
Heidelberg High School
246 students
- Heidelberg Jun 104
Heidelberg Junior High School
104 students
What this shows William J Berry Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J Berry Elementary School compares
William J Berry 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,940
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 84.6%
African American 14.4%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Two or More at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, William J Berry Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist reports $16,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J Berry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heidelberg Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J Berry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about William J Berry Elementary School
How many students attend William J Berry Elementary School?
William J Berry Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heidelberg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J Berry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J Berry Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 35% 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 William J Berry Elementary School?
100.0% of students at William J Berry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J Berry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William J Berry Elementary School is Two or More at 84.6% of enrollment, in Heidelberg, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J Berry Elementary School?
William J Berry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist?
Besides William J Berry Elementary School, East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist also operates Heidelberg High School (246 students) and Heidelberg Junior High School (104 students). See the East Jasper Consolidated Sch Dist district page for the complete list.