At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
245
Moorhead Central School: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 201
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Moorhead Central School
Moorhead Central School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Moorhead. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Sunflower County Consolidated School District. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (93.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Moorhead Central School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black93.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sunflower County Consolidated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
A.W. James Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
219 reported students
Ruleville Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
271 reported students
Lockard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
393 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
250 reported students
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
High · Grades 09–13
331 reported students
Robert L Merritt Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–09
341 reported students
Public schools near Moorhead Central School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosser Early Learning Center Other · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | PK–PK | 79 | 0.8 mi |
| Gentry High School High · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 10–13 | 465 | 7.5 mi |
| Indianola Career & Tech Center High · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 08–12 | 0 | 7.5 mi |
| Carver Elementary School Middle · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 04–06 | 250 | 7.9 mi |
| Indianola Academic Achievement Other · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | 01–12 | 0 | 8 mi |
| Lockard Elementary School Elementary · Sunflower County Consolidated School District | KG–03 | 393 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Moorhead Central School
What grades does Moorhead Central School serve?
Moorhead Central School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
How many students attend Moorhead Central School?
Moorhead Central School reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 201 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Moorhead Central School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 245 students and 18.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Moorhead Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Moorhead Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sunflower County Consolidated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Moorhead Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Moorhead Central School in?
Moorhead Central School is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District, based in Indianola, MS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Moorhead Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosser Early Learning Center (0.8 mi), Gentry High School (7.5 mi), Indianola Career & Tech Center (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.