- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Woodley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280180000314
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodley Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodley Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Hattiesburg Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280180000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Woodley Elementary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 280180000314 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students)
Woodley Elementary School grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Woodley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hattiesburg Hi
Hattiesburg High School
1,014 students
- Thames Element
Thames Elementary School
619 students
- N R Burger Mid
N R Burger Middle School
525 students
- Rowan Elementa
Rowan Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Woodley Elementary School
422 students
- Grace Christia 367
Grace Christian Elementary School
367 students
What this shows Woodley Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodley Elementary School compares
Woodley Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,215
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 10.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Woodley Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hattiesburg Public School Dist reports $14,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thames Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| N R Burger Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Christian Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Longleaf Elementary
Standard public school
787 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodley Elementary School
How many students attend Woodley Elementary School?
Woodley Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodley Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodley Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Woodley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodley Elementary School is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodley Elementary School?
Woodley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Woodley Elementary School rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodley Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Hattiesburg Public School Dist?
Besides Woodley Elementary School, Hattiesburg Public School Dist also operates Hattiesburg High School (1,014 students), Thames Elementary School (619 students), and N R Burger Middle School (525 students). See the Hattiesburg Public School Dist district page for the complete list.