- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Biloxi Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280063001478
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biloxi Upper Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Biloxi Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Biloxi Upper Elementary held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 280063001478 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 12.8:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
Biloxi Upper Elementary held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Biloxi Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- Biloxi Junior
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- This school
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- North Bay Elem 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- Popps Ferry El 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- Back Bay Eleme 528
Back Bay Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Biloxi Upper Elementary reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biloxi Upper Elementary compares
Biloxi Upper Elementary 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,206
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 844 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Biloxi Upper Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Biloxi Public School Dist reports $13,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biloxi Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Back Bay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biloxi Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
North Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
St Martin N Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Woolmarket Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Back Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biloxi Upper Elementary
How many students attend Biloxi Upper Elementary?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has 844 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Biloxi Upper Elementary?
68.3% of students at Biloxi Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biloxi Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Biloxi Upper Elementary is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biloxi Upper Elementary?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Biloxi Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi Upper Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, 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 Biloxi on the city page.
What other schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Biloxi Upper Elementary, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students), Biloxi Junior High (863 students), and North Bay Elementary School (658 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.