MSPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
CENTRAL ELEM — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Gulfport, Mississippi|GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
Gulfport, MS 39501
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
498
Student:Teacher
14.6:1
Locale
Urban
District
GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTEcon. Disadvantaged
99.4%
Phone
(228)865-4642School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
31%
39th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
19%
26th percentile in MS
Chronic Absenteeism
20.7%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
24 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6:1
Worse than average in MSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
550
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
33
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,784
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,878
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,722
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 42%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$208,017
+1.9% 1yr+26.4% 5yr
Jackson, MS metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
27.3%
Below 150% poverty line
8.4%
Unemployment rate
14.0%
Uninsured residents
10.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
944
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
881
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
326 (37%)
Other Health Impairment
130 (15%)
Autism
124 (14%)
Speech/Language Impairment
103 (12%)
Emotional Disturbance
54 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
31 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
482
Current enrollment
Stable(-0% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about CENTRAL ELEM
As of the most recent data, 498 students are enrolled at CENTRAL ELEM. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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