POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

School Overview
Popps Ferry Elementary School, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, serves as a core educational institution within the Biloxi Public School District. Catering to students in the primary grade levels, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character development and personal growth. The school staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and collaboration, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Popps Ferry Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Biloxi community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and families, believing that home-school communication is essential to student success. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on technology integration, the institution aims to nurture the "whole child," providing them with the resources and social-emotional tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
552
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White183
Hispanic91
Black235
Asian13
Two or More28
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    235 (42.6 %)
  • White
    183 (33.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    91 (16.5 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    13 (2.4 %)
  • 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)436-5135
Website: http://www.biloxischools.net
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 389
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 114
Grade 1 134
Grade 2 115
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 77
Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten114
Grade 1134
Grade 2115
Grade 3103
Grade 477
Ungraded9
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26447.8%
Male28852.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)