- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gulfport, MS
Lizana Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lizana Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177000291
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lizana Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lizana Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lizana Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lizana Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280177000291 · Gulfport, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
Lizana Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lizana Elementary School 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
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- This school 393
Lizana Elementary School
393 students
What this shows Lizana Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lizana Elementary School compares
Lizana 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Lizana Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Lizana Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lizana Elementary School'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
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gulfport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Standard public school
921 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bayou View Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lizana Elementary School
How many students attend Lizana Elementary School?
Lizana Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lizana Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Lizana Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lizana Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lizana Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lizana Elementary School?
Lizana Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lizana Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lizana Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides Lizana Elementary School, 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.