- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pascagoula, MS
Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280348000677
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lake Elementary School shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280348000677 · Pascagoula, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Lake Elementary School shrank from 93 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lake 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 96
Lake Elementary School
96 students
What this shows Lake Elementary School reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Elementary School compares
Lake 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
12:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Lake 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 Lake 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake 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 elementary schools in Pascagoula
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has 96 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Elementary School is 12:1, which is 10% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 24% 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 Lake Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Lake 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.