- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, 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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280063001234
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bay Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bay Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
North Bay Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280063001234 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 11.8:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
North Bay Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 55.7 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
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- Biloxi Junior
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- Biloxi Upper E
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- This school 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- Popps Ferry El 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- Back Bay Eleme 528
Back Bay Elementary School
528 students
What this shows North Bay Elementary School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Bay Elementary School compares
North Bay 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
37
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, North Bay 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 North Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Back Bay Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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
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
Back Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 12:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Bay Elementary School
How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?
North Bay Elementary School has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 North Bay Elementary School?
51.1% 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 51.2% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bay Elementary School?
North Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 North Bay Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Elementary School ranks #1 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 North Bay 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.