- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Creekbend Elementary and Middle held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280177001585 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
996 enr · 18.1:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
Creekbend Elementary and Middle held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Creekbend Elementary and Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- West Harrison
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- This school
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- North Woolmark
North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid
851 students
What this shows Creekbend Elementary and Middle reports 996 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekbend Elementary and Middle compares
Creekbend Elementary and Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,305
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.
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.
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,478
- 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
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 (~996 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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.
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.