- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
Gorenflo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gorenflo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280063000058
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gorenflo Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gorenflo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gorenflo Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gorenflo Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 280063000058 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 11.2:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
Gorenflo Elementary School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gorenflo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- Biloxi Junior
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- Biloxi Upper E
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- North Bay Elem 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- Popps Ferry El 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- This school 326
Gorenflo Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Gorenflo Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gorenflo Elementary School compares
Gorenflo Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 19% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,206
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 13.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Gorenflo Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Biloxi Public School Dist reports $13,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gorenflo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gorenflo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gorenflo Elementary School
How many students attend Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 29% 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 Gorenflo Elementary School?
94.3% of students at Gorenflo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gorenflo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gorenflo Elementary School is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gorenflo Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Gorenflo Elementary School ranks #4 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 Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Gorenflo Elementary School, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students), Biloxi Junior High (863 students), and Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.