- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ocean Springs, MS
Pecan Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280336000652
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Park Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336000652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Pecan Park Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280336000652 · Ocean Springs, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.1:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students)
Pecan Park Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pecan Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- Magnolia Park 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- This school 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- Oak Park Eleme 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Pecan Park Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecan Park Elementary School compares
Pecan Park Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 40% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Pecan Park Elementary School 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 Pecan Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 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.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Standard public school
1,284 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pecan Park Elementary School
How many students attend Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Park Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% 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 Pecan Park Elementary School?
48.5% of students at Pecan Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Park Elementary School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Park Elementary School?
Pecan Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pecan Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Park Elementary School ranks #3 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 Pecan Park Elementary School, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students), Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students), and Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.