Enrollment
844
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 280063001478
Biloxi Upper Elementary — Biloxi, MS
Federal NCES profile for Biloxi Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.4:1 Mississippi avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biloxi Upper Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Biloxi Upper Elementary reports 844 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Mississippi state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Mississippi average and 32% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 844 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Biloxi Public School Dist spends $15,502 per pupil district-wide, above the Mississippi average of $13,402 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.7% from local sources (property taxes), 31.8% from the state, and 30.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biloxi Upper Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Mississippi state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▼ 15% | 80.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,502
per pupil, district-wide
— above Mississippi avg of $13,402
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 844 Top 88% in Mississippi — larger than 12% of 877 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.3% -15% vs state
NCES ID 280063001478
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 844:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.1%
In-school suspensions 174
Out-of-school suspensions 110
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biloxi Public School Dist, which includes Biloxi Upper Elementary.
$15,502
Per student
+16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $13,402
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 30.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
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North Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 12:1 students per teacher
St Martin N Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woolmarket Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Back Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Biloxi Upper Elementary
How many students attend Biloxi Upper Elementary?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has 844 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Biloxi, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi Upper Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Biloxi, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biloxi Upper Elementary?
Biloxi Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.