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WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Gulfport, Mississippi|GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
Gulfport, MS 39501
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Upcoming Events
Sep
22
Tue
First Term ExamsexamDistrict-wide
Sep
25
Fri
End First Term ( 45 Days of Instruction)EventDistrict-wide
Sep
28
Mon
Essential Pieces - Teachers OnlyStaff DayDistrict-wide
Sep
28
Mon
GSD IntersessionEventDistrict-wide
Oct
1
Thu
GSD IntersessionEventDistrict-wide
Oct
5
Mon
School Board MeetingEventDistrict-wide
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
505
Student:Teacher
11.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTEcon. Disadvantaged
99.4%
Phone
(228)870-1025School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
33%
43th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
24%
32th percentile in MS
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
0Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Near average in MSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
582
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
45
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
2
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)
492
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Coming Up
Tue, Sep 22, 2026
First Term Exams
examFri, Sep 25, 2026
End First Term ( 45 Days of Instruction)
EventMon, Sep 28, 2026
Essential Pieces - Teachers Only
Staff DayFull School Calendar 2026-27
Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST. WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL follows the district calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | First Term ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | End First Term ( 45 Days of Instruction)District-wide |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Essential Pieces - Teachers OnlyDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | GSD IntersessionDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | GSD IntersessionDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | GSD Intersession/Fall BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Begin Second TermDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | First Term Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Daylight Savings Time EndsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Second Term Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Second Term ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End Second Term (45 Days of Instruction)District-wide |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | GSD IntersessionDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Essential Pieces - Teachers OnlyDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Begin Third TermDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Second Term Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Mardi Gras Holiday - Schools ClosedDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Third Term Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Daylight Savings Time BeginsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Third Term ExamsDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Mar 18, 2027 | End Third Term (45 Days of Instruction)District-wide |
| Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Begin Fourth TermDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Mar 22, 2027 | GSD IntersessionDistrict-wide |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Spring BreakDistrict-wide |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | Third Term Report CardsDistrict-wide |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | School Board MeetingDistrict-wide |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | Fourth Term Progress ReportsDistrict-wide |
Showing 41 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
As of the most recent data, 505 students are enrolled at WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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