- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gulfport, MS
Three Rivers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Rivers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177000913
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Rivers Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Rivers Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Three Rivers Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 280177000913 · Gulfport, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 13.7:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
Three Rivers Elementary grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Three Rivers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- West Harrison
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- This school 492
Three Rivers Elementary
492 students
What this shows Three Rivers Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Rivers Elementary compares
Three Rivers Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▼ 5% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 59% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,305
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Three Rivers Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Rivers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Rivers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Gulfport
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Standard public school
921 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Bayou View Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bel Aire Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Crossroads Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Rivers Elementary
How many students attend Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Rivers Elementary?
76.1% of students at Three Rivers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Rivers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Rivers Elementary is African American at 54.9% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Rivers Elementary?
Three Rivers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Three Rivers Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Rivers Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides Three Rivers Elementary, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and West Harrison High School (1,216 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.