BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

bes.pgsd.ms

105 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Beach Elementary School, located at 633 Market Street in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serves as a vital educational institution within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its diverse student body. By emphasizing foundational skills and core curriculum standards, Beach Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of curiosity and community involvement.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and the cultivation of a positive school climate. Through its official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with families, providing essential resources, updates, and information regarding school policies and events. By bridging the gap between home and school, Beach Elementary aims to create a collaborative partnership with parents and guardians, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

105

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	1
Black	18
Two or More	5

White
81 (77.1 %)
Black
18 (17.1 %)
Two or More
5 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.0 %)

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)938-6428
Website:	http://bes.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 19