WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bay Waveland School District school district, located in WAVELAND, MS with about 423 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 1101 St. Joseph Street in Waveland, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District. Serving the local coastal community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for its elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.
As a vital institution within the district, Waveland Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community pride. The school utilizes its official web presence to communicate with families, share important district resources, and keep the public updated on school events, calendars, and academic initiatives. By prioritizing both educational excellence and student well-being, the school strives to be a cornerstone of learning for the families of Waveland.
For more information, contact WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 467-6630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAVELAND, MS 39576
(228) 467-6630
http://www.bwsd.org/Domain/11
WAVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAVELAND, MS with about 423 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Bay Waveland School District
- Total Students:
- 423
- Teachers:
- 19.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 423 students
- White
- 66.0%
- Black or African American
- 25.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.