How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Hancock Elementary School | Waveland Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bay St. Louis, MS | Waveland, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 480 | 460 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.2% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Hancock Elementary School | Waveland Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,907 | $16,298 |
| District | Hancock County School District | Bay St Louis Waveland School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Hancock Elementary School | Waveland Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.4% | 59.1% |
| African American | 18.1% | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 10.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Hancock Elementary School | Waveland Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 531:1 | 383:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.1% | 24.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 73 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.