LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LYMAN 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 588 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, LYMAN 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.
LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Harrison County School District. Situated on Old Highway 49, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future academic endeavors.
As a community-focused school, Lyman Elementary utilizes the resources of the Harrison County School District to integrate modern instructional practices and technology into the classroom. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families, encouraging parent involvement to create a cohesive educational community. Through various programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.
For more information, contact LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 832-2257 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GULFPORT, MS 39503
(228) 832-2257
LYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GULFPORT, MS with about 588 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison County School District
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 33.69
- 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 588 students
- White
- 54.4%
- Black or African American
- 35.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.