Enrollment
921
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Gulfport Elementary and Middl compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, enrolling 921 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 89.6% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 91% of state schools at 921 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and White (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gulfport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bayou View Elementary School (638 students): North Gulfport Elementary and Middl is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students) and Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students) alongside North Gulfport Elementary and Middl.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Gulfport Elementary and Middl compares
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Co School Dist, which includes North Gulfport Elementary and Middl.
$10,042
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 45.3%
Federal 18.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~921 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Gulfport Elementary and Middl a good school?
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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