- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gautier, MS
Martin Bluff
Federal NCES profile for Martin Bluff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280348001236
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Bluff earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Bluff has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Bluff ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Martin Bluff held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 280348001236 · Gautier, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Martin Bluff held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Martin Bluff 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 410
Martin Bluff
410 students
What this shows Martin Bluff reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Bluff compares
Martin Bluff 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
African American 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Martin Bluff 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 Martin Bluff 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Bluff'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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Bluff
How many students attend Martin Bluff?
Martin Bluff has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Bluff?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Bluff is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Martin Bluff?
100.0% of students at Martin Bluff are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Bluff?
The largest demographic group at Martin Bluff is White 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 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Bluff?
Martin Bluff has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Martin Bluff rank among schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Bluff ranks #3 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 Martin Bluff, 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.