- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, MS
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anniston Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280171000268
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anniston Avenue Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Anniston Avenue Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Anniston Avenue Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 280171000268 · Gulfport, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Anniston Avenue Elementary School shrank from 535 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Anniston Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulfport High
Gulfport High School
1,702 students
- Bayou View Mid
Bayou View Middle School
827 students
- Bayou View Ele 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- Gulfport Centr 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- This school 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Anniston Avenue Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anniston Avenue Elementary School compares
Anniston Avenue Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.5%
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Anniston Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulfport School Dist reports $11,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anniston Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anniston Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Gulfport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
482 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pass Road Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Twenty Eighth St Elem
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anniston Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anniston Avenue Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Anniston Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anniston Avenue Elementary School is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anniston Avenue Elementary School?
Anniston Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Anniston Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Anniston Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Gulfport, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Anniston Avenue Elementary School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Gulfport High School (1,702 students), Bayou View Middle School (827 students), and Bayou View Elementary School (638 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.