- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pascagoula, MS
William M Colmer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William M Colmer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280348000671
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M Colmer Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
William M Colmer Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
William M Colmer Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 280348000671 · Pascagoula, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 12.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
William M Colmer Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
William M Colmer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- This school
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- Singing River 416
Singing River Academy
416 students
What this shows William M Colmer Middle School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M Colmer Middle School compares
William M Colmer Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$15,771
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
White 23.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, William M Colmer Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William M Colmer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing River Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William M Colmer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about William M Colmer Middle School
How many students attend William M Colmer Middle School?
William M Colmer Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M Colmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William M Colmer Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 19% 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 M Colmer Middle School?
100.0% of students at William M Colmer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M Colmer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William M Colmer Middle School is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M Colmer Middle School?
William M Colmer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides William M Colmer Middle School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and Trent Lott Academy (524 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.