MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEM is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Moss Point School District school district, located in Moss Point, MS with about 445 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 27 teachers, MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEM has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMentary is a public school located in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving students in the upper elementary grade levels. As part of the Moss Point School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning community that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
The school's facilities, situated on Jamestown Road, serve as a hub for the local student population, integrating academic instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMentary aims to improve educational outcomes and support the overall success of its scholars within the Mississippi public school system. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official school website.
For more information, contact MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEM at (228) 474-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Moss Point, MS 39562
(228) 474-3300
MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Moss Point, MS with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Moss Point School District
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 27.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 445 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.5%
- White
- 19.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.