- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, MS
Twenty Eighth St Elem
Federal NCES profile for Twenty Eighth St Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280171001349
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twenty Eighth St Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Twenty Eighth St Elem has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twenty Eighth St Elem ranks #3 of 5 schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171001349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Twenty Eighth St Elem grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280171001349 · Gulfport, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
Twenty Eighth St Elem grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Twenty Eighth St Elem 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 359
Twenty Eighth St Elem
359 students
What this shows Twenty Eighth St Elem reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twenty Eighth St Elem compares
Twenty Eighth St Elem 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Twenty Eighth St Elem is less 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 Twenty Eighth St Elem 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twenty Eighth St Elem'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
Pass Road Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 13.5:1 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twenty Eighth St Elem
How many students attend Twenty Eighth St Elem?
Twenty Eighth St Elem has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twenty Eighth St Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Twenty Eighth St Elem is 12.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 21% 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 Twenty Eighth St Elem?
100.0% of students at Twenty Eighth St Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twenty Eighth St Elem?
The largest demographic group at Twenty Eighth St Elem is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twenty Eighth St Elem?
Twenty Eighth St Elem 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 Twenty Eighth St Elem rank among schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Twenty Eighth St Elem ranks #3 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 Twenty Eighth St Elem, 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.