WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

426

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	9
Black	74
Asian	14
Two or More	53

White
276 (64.8 %)
Black
74 (17.4 %)
Two or More
53 (12.4 %)
Asian
14 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.1 %)

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:	LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)864-3946
Website:	http://www.lbsdk12.com/Domain/10
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 23

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 85

Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	85
Ungraded	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WJ QUARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	212	49.8%
Male	214	50.2%

Elementary School K - 6th