MARTIN BLUFF

mbes.pgsd.ms

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Martin Bluff Elementary School, located in Gautier, Mississippi, is a key institution within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured and supportive educational environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school is committed to creating a positive school culture where collaboration between teachers, students, and families is encouraged. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, offering resources, updates, and information regarding district policies. As part of the broader Pascagoula-Gautier system, Martin Bluff benefits from district-wide initiatives that prioritize high academic standards and the integration of technology to enhance the classroom experience.

402

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARTIN BLUFF
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	54
Black	139
Asian	1
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
166 (41.3 %)
Black
139 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
54 (13.4 %)
Two or More
41 (10.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)522-8850
Website:	http://mbes.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 82

Ungraded 5