- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bay St Louis, MS
North Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280057000046
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bay Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 348
- students enrolled
North Bay Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280057000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
North Bay Elementary School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+30.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 280057000046 · Bay St Louis, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay High School (491 students)
North Bay Elementary School grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+30.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
491 students
- Waveland Eleme
Waveland Elementary School
460 students
- Bay Waveland M
Bay Waveland Middle School
365 students
- This school
North Bay Elementary School
348 students
What this shows North Bay Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bay Elementary School compares
North Bay Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,298
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, North Bay Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist reports $16,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waveland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bay Waveland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bay Elementary School
How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?
North Bay Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bay St Louis, MS. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bay Elementary School?
100.0% of students at North Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Bay Elementary School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Bay St Louis, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bay Elementary School?
North Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist?
Besides North Bay Elementary School, Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist also operates Bay High School (491 students), Waveland Elementary School (460 students), and Bay Waveland Middle School (365 students). See the Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist district page for the complete list.