- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gulfport, MS
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Federal NCES profile for North Gulfport Elementary and Middl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177001543
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 280177001543 · Gulfport, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 12.4:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl shrank from 1,060 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl 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
- This school
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- North Woolmark
North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid
851 students
What this shows North Gulfport Elementary and Middl reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Gulfport Elementary and Middl compares
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 11% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
42.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.0%
White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is about as mixed as 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gulfport Elementary and Middl'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
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Gulfport
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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
How many students attend North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has 921 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
89.6% of students at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
The largest demographic group at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gulfport Elementary and Middl?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl rank among elementary schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gulfport Elementary and Middl ranks #4 of 4 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 North Gulfport Elementary and Middl, 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.