ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Harrison County School District school district, located in GULFPORT, MS with about 458 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY School, located on Old Highway 49 in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Harrison County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its elementary-aged students. By leveraging the resources of the larger Harrison County school system, Orange Grove provides a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while encouraging community involvement and school spirit.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a significant focus on student development through various extracurricular activities and programs. As a community-centered school, it prioritizes communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a collaborative approach to education. Families looking for more specific details regarding the school’s daily operations, faculty information, or upcoming events can access further resources through the official Harrison County School District website.
For more information, contact ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY at (228) 832-2322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GULFPORT, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GULFPORT, MS with about 458 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison County School District
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 24.13
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 458 students
- Black or African American
- 55.2%
- White
- 32.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.