- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280336001392
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has class sizes larger than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 280336001392 · Ocean Springs, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,284 enr · 14.6:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students)
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.0 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- This school
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- Magnolia Park 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- Pecan Park Ele 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- Oak Park Eleme 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho reports 1,284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho compares
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 47% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,284
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,621
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Springs School Dist reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecan Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Ocean Springs
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Magnolia Park Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
St Martin Upper Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pecan Park Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 10.4:1 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 (~1,284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has 1,284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,332 (2022-23) → 1,271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is 14.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
42.3% of students at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho rank among elementary schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ocean Springs School Dist?
Besides Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students), and Magnolia Park Elementary (613 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.