- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gautier, MS
College Park Elem
Federal NCES profile for College Park Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280348000670
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Elem has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
College Park Elem grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 280348000670 · Gautier, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
College Park Elem grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
College Park Elem 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 303
College Park Elem
303 students
What this shows College Park Elem reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park Elem compares
College Park Elem is a growing 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, College Park Elem is more 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 College Park Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gautier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Elem'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 other schools in Gautier
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about College Park Elem
How many students attend College Park Elem?
College Park Elem has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elem is 11.7:1, which is 12% 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 College Park Elem?
100.0% of students at College Park Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Elem?
The largest demographic group at College Park Elem is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Gautier, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Elem?
College Park Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 College Park Elem rank among schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Gautier, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gautier on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides College Park Elem, 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.