WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach School District school district, located in Long Beach, MS with about 485 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 35 teachers, WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

W.J. Quarles Elementary School, located in Long Beach, Mississippi, serves as a foundational institution within the Long Beach School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the educational development of young learners, typically providing a nurturing environment designed to build core academic skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive culture that encourages both individual growth and community involvement, reflecting the broader values of the Long Beach school system.

Beyond its academic curriculum, W.J. Quarles Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through its programs and activities, the school strives to prepare students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels by fostering foundational habits of curiosity and responsibility. By maintaining a strong connection with the local community and emphasizing a partnership between teachers and parents, the school works to ensure a stable, encouraging atmosphere where students are empowered to meet the district's standards for excellence.

For more information, contact WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (228) 864-3946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 Quarles Street
Long Beach, MS 39560
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WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Long Beach, MS with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
35.24
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 485 students

White
61.0%
Black or African American
21.2%
Two or more races
13.6%
Asian
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.