EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jackson County School District school district, located in Moss Point, MS with about 630 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 36 teachers, EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY 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.

EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY (ECUE) is a public school located in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving as part of the Jackson County School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the upper elementary grades, typically bridging the gap between primary school and middle school. As an institution within the Jackson County system, it emphasizes foundational academic growth, the development of essential study habits, and the social-emotional maturation of its students during these critical formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating with a commitment to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to higher grade levels. While the facility provides core curriculum instruction in subjects like math, reading, and science, it also utilizes the broader resources of the Jackson County School District to offer standardized academic programs. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, faculty contact information, and academic calendars through the district’s official website.

For more information, contact EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY at (228) 588-7019 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5400 Hurley-Wade Rd.
Moss Point, MS 39562
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EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Moss Point, MS with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
630
Teachers:
36.27
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 630 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST CENTRAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Black or African American
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.