- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, MS
Pass Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pass Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280171000277
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pass Road Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pass Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pass Road Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 280171000277 · Gulfport, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Pass Road Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pass Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gulfport High
Gulfport High School
1,702 students
- Bayou View Mid
Bayou View Middle School
827 students
- Bayou View Ele 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- Gulfport Centr 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- This school 377
Pass Road Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Pass Road Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pass Road Elementary School compares
Pass Road 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,784
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Pass Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulfport School Dist reports $11,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pass Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pass Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Gulfport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elem
Standard public school
482 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Twenty Eighth St Elem
Standard public school
359 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pass Road Elementary School
How many students attend Pass Road Elementary School?
Pass Road Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Road Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pass Road Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Pass Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pass Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pass Road Elementary School is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pass Road Elementary School?
Pass Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pass Road Elementary School rank among schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Pass Road Elementary School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Gulfport High School (1,702 students), Bayou View Middle School (827 students), and Bayou View Elementary School (638 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.