- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gulfport, MS
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280171000279
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 280171000279 · Gulfport, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Gulfport High School (1,702 students)
West Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- Anniston Avenu 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 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
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
White 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, West 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 West 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Gulfport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 25% 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 West Elementary School?
100.0% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Elementary School rank among schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #4 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 West 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.