- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gautier, MS
Gautier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gautier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280348000674
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gautier Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gautier Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Gautier Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 280348000674 · Gautier, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Gautier Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gautier Elementary School 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 397
Gautier Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Gautier Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gautier Elementary School compares
Gautier Elementary School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 20% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Gautier Elementary School 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 Gautier Elementary School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gautier Elementary School'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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gautier Elementary School
How many students attend Gautier Elementary School?
Gautier Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gautier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gautier Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 28% 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 Gautier Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Gautier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gautier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gautier Elementary School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Gautier, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gautier Elementary School?
Gautier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Gautier Elementary School rank among schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier Elementary School ranks #1 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 Gautier Elementary School, 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.