WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WEST 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 364 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 20 teachers, WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 4051 15th Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Gulfport School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, fostering an environment centered on literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare young learners for future academic success by offering a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The facility is situated in a central area of Gulfport, making it a key hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the district, West Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, partnership with parents, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By integrating modern educational standards with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to build essential skills and confidence during their formative years.
For more information, contact WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 870-1025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 870-1025
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gulfport, MS with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gulfport School District
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 20.93
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 364 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.4%
- White
- 17.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.