Enrollment
1,284
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is a large elementary school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 1,284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 42.3% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Mississippi average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,284 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ocean Springs School Dist spends $9,612 per pupil, 20% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ocean Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Magnolia Park Elementary (613 students): Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.6:1).
Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students) and Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students) alongside Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho.
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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho compares
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,612
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ocean Springs School Dist, which includes Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho.
$9,612
Per student
-20%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 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
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~1,284 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho a good school?
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. 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 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.
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