- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gulfport, MS
Bayou View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280171000269
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou View Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou View Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou View Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bayou View Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 280171000269 · Gulfport, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Bayou View Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Bayou View 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
- This school 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- Gulfport Centr 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- Anniston Avenu 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Bayou View Elementary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou View Elementary School compares
Bayou View Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Bayou View Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Bayou View 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou View 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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Gulfport
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou View Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou View Elementary School?
Bayou View Elementary School has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou View Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou View Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Bayou View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou View Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou View Elementary School?
Bayou View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bayou View Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou View Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Bayou View Elementary School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Gulfport High School (1,702 students), Bayou View Middle School (827 students), and Gulfport Central Middle School (568 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.