- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Popps Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280063000063
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Popps Ferry Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Popps Ferry Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Popps Ferry Elementary School grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 280063000063 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 13.2:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Biloxi High School (1,669 students)
Popps Ferry Elementary School grew from 552 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Popps Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biloxi High Sc
Biloxi High School
1,669 students
- Biloxi Junior
Biloxi Junior High
863 students
- Biloxi Upper E
Biloxi Upper Elementary
844 students
- North Bay Elem 658
North Bay Elementary School
658 students
- This school 608
Popps Ferry Elementary School
608 students
- Back Bay Eleme 528
Back Bay Elementary School
528 students
What this shows Popps Ferry Elementary School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Popps Ferry Elementary School compares
Popps Ferry Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▼ 7% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$13,206
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 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Popps Ferry Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Biloxi Public School Dist reports $13,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Popps Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Back Bay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Popps Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Biloxi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
Standard public school
996 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Biloxi Upper Elementary
Standard public school
844 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
North Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
St Martin N Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Woolmarket Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Back Bay Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 12:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Popps Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Popps Ferry Elementary School?
Popps Ferry Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Popps Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Popps Ferry Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 16% 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 Popps Ferry Elementary School?
74.5% of students at Popps Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Popps Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Popps Ferry Elementary School is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Popps Ferry Elementary School?
Popps Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Popps Ferry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, 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 Biloxi on the city page.
What other schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Popps Ferry Elementary School, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi High School (1,669 students), Biloxi Junior High (863 students), and Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.