BACK BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.biloxischools.net

535 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Jeff Davis Elementary School, located at 340 St. Mary Blvd. in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a key component of the Biloxi Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education rooted in the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student development. As part of a public school system known for its emphasis on technology integration and high expectations, the school provides a structured environment aimed at preparing young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Biloxi Public Schools, which prioritizes a "student-first" approach by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with extracurricular and developmental opportunities. Families looking for detailed information regarding current school initiatives, staff directories, cafeteria menus, and district policies can visit their official website at http://www.biloxischools.net. Through this platform, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, ensuring the community stays informed about the academic progress and events taking place at the campus.

535

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BACK BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	73
Black	178
Asian	10
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	2

White
198 (37.0 %)
Black
178 (33.3 %)
Two or More
74 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (13.6 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)436-5110
Website:	http://www.biloxischools.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 96