GASTON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GASTON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gulfport School District school district, located in Gulfport, MS with about 240 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 15 teachers, GASTON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

GASTON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1526 Mill Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the Gulfport School District. The school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grades, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the Gaston Point area, fostering a learning environment aimed at building both academic proficiency and social development during a student's formative years.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, the school is integrated into the broader Gulfport community, often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to support student success and parental engagement. Like many schools in the region, Gaston Point Elementary prioritizes a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners navigate early educational milestones, develop foundational study habits, and prepare for the transition to middle school. Through its faculty and staff, the school remains dedicated to upholding the district's standards while addressing the specific needs of its student body.

For more information, contact GASTON POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 865-4656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.