LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison County School District school district, located in GULFPORT, MS with about 481 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 28 teachers, LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Lizana School Road in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a public school serving the Harrison County School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social development. As part of the broader Harrison County system, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through comprehensive curricula, dedicated faculty, and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills.
The school serves as a central hub for families in the Lizana area, reflecting the district’s commitment to community-based education. By utilizing the resources of the Harrison County School District, the school integrates modern educational standards with a personalized approach to help young learners thrive. Families and community members often engage with the school through its website, which provides information on academic programming, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities aimed at enriching the student experience.
For more information, contact LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 832-1592 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GULFPORT, MS 39503
(228) 832-1592
LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GULFPORT, MS with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison County School District
- Total Students:
- 481
- Teachers:
- 28.55
- 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 481 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIZANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 89.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.