- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pascagoula, MS
Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280348000667
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beach Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Beach Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 280348000667 · Pascagoula, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Beach Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- This school 100
Beach Elementary School
100 students
What this shows Beach Elementary School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beach Elementary School compares
Beach 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$15,771
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 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Pascagoula
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has 100 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beach Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beach Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Beach Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Beach Elementary School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), Gautier High School (900 students), and William M Colmer Middle School (532 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.