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Elementary· 10 schools in district

NAILOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

600 CROSS STREET, CLEVELAND, MS 38732CLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–02Non-Charter
237
Students
Total enrolled
$12,507
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 237 students in grades KG–02 in CLEVELAND, Mississippi.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,507 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NAILOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in CLEVELAND, Mississippi, serving grades KG–02 with 237 students. The district invests $12,507 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at NAILOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

237
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution130 male · 107 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 237 students
Student Composition
92%
White2%
Black92%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280075000083

Academic Outcomes at NAILOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 38732

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,507Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,507
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,503
Student Support$2,376
Administration$1,501
Operations$1,876
Other$1,251
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,507 spent per student, an estimated $5,541 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
37%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
21.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLD.M. SMITH ELEMENTARYHAYES COOPER CENTER FOR MATH SC TECPARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
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Middle
CLEVELAND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
CLEVELAND CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLALTERNATIVE SCHOOLCLEVELAND VOC TECH COMPLEX
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 02
Location—
CountyBolivar County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCLEVELAND SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (662)843-4528
NCES ID: 280075000083
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CLEVELAND seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
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Elem
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Elem
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Elem
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Elem
PARKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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● 36 opp100% FRL
Elem
PEARMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
212 students · 01–06
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
0 students · 05–12
● 36 opp
District School Rankings
Location
600 CROSS STREET, CLEVELAND, MS 38732
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.