- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gautier, MS
Gautier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gautier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280348000675
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gautier Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gautier Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gautier Middle School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 280348000675 · Gautier, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 10.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Gautier Middle School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gautier Middle 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
- This school 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- Singing River 416
Singing River Academy
416 students
What this shows Gautier Middle School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gautier Middle School compares
Gautier Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 15% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 69.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 37.3%
White 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Gautier Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Singing River Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gautier Middle 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
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gautier Middle School
How many students attend Gautier Middle School?
Gautier Middle School has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gautier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gautier Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% 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 Middle School?
100.0% of students at Gautier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gautier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gautier Middle School is African American at 37.3% of enrollment, in Gautier, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gautier Middle School?
Gautier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public 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 public schools in Gautier on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Gautier Middle 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.