LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

les.pgsd.ms

93 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lake Elementary School, located at 4503 Willow Street in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Lake Elementary functions as an integral part of the Pascagoula community, prioritizing consistent communication and partnership with families. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed of school news, events, and resources, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success. With a dedication to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Lake Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the high standards expected of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	13
Black	26
Two or More	1

White
53 (57.0 %)
Black
26 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (14.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

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:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)938-6422
Website:	http://les.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 17

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 19

Ungraded 1