CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gulfport School District school district, located in Gulfport, MS with about 485 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, CENTRAL ELEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

CENTRAL ELEMentary School, located at 1043 Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a public school serving the Gulfport School District. Situated in a central corridor of the city, the school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, literacy, and social growth. As part of the Gulfport School District, it follows the district's mission to prepare students for future success by maintaining a structured learning environment and providing access to necessary educational resources and extracurricular engagement.

The school plays a significant role in the local Gulfport community, acting as a hub for families in the surrounding residential neighborhoods. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts, CENTRAL ELEMentary strives to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. Its location on Pass Road makes it easily accessible, allowing it to maintain strong connections with the community and support the overall educational objectives of the Gulfport public school system.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEM at (228) 865-4642 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.