- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biloxi, MS
Woolmarket Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woolmarket Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280177000298
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woolmarket Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woolmarket Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woolmarket Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Woolmarket Elementary School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280177000298 · Biloxi, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 17.8:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
Woolmarket Elementary School grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Woolmarket Elementary School 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 533
Woolmarket Elementary School
533 students
What this shows Woolmarket Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woolmarket Elementary School compares
Woolmarket 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▼ 8% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
African American 16.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Woolmarket Elementary School 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 Woolmarket Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woolmarket Elementary School'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 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
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
St Martin N Elementary School
Standard public school
537 students 13.4:1 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woolmarket Elementary School
How many students attend Woolmarket Elementary School?
Woolmarket Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biloxi, MS. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woolmarket Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woolmarket Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woolmarket Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Woolmarket Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woolmarket Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woolmarket Elementary School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woolmarket Elementary School?
Woolmarket Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Woolmarket Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Woolmarket Elementary School ranks #2 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 Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides Woolmarket Elementary School, 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.