Enrollment
996
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Federal NCES profile for Creekbend Elementary and Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177001585
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekbend Elementary and Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekbend Elementary and Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekbend Elementary and Middle ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Creekbend Elementary and Middle is a higher-need, large elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi, enrolling 996 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Mississippi schools and 36% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 93% of state schools at 996 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Biloxi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students): Creekbend Elementary and Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students) and Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students) alongside Creekbend Elementary and Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle compares
Creekbend Elementary and Middle on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▼ 19% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 996 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
996
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 28.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Creekbend Elementary and Middle is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Co School Dist, which includes Creekbend Elementary and Middle.
$10,042
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 45.3%
Federal 18.2%
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.
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekbend Elementary and Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 12.8:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~996 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creekbend Elementary and Middle
How many students attend Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
Creekbend Elementary and Middle has 996 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekbend Elementary and Middle is 18.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
64.9% of students at Creekbend Elementary and Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
The largest demographic group at Creekbend Elementary and Middle is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekbend Elementary and Middle?
Creekbend Elementary and Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Creekbend Elementary and Middle rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekbend Elementary and Middle ranks #8 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.
Is Creekbend Elementary and Middle a good school?
Creekbend Elementary and Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides Creekbend Elementary and Middle, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and West Harrison High School (1,216 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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