West Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 384 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 148th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4051 15th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Gulfport School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,516
- Graduation Rate: 74.4%
- Dropout Rate: 3.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.6
- Enrolled Students: 5,678
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 384
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 218 (56.8%)
- Females: 166 (43.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 44 (11.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 297 (77.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 341 (88.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 285 | 74.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.6% |
| White | 78 | 20.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 62 | 16.1% |
| 1st Grade | 58 | 15.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 71 | 18.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 57 | 14.8% |
| 4th Grade | 67 | 17.4% |
| 5th Grade | 57 | 14.8% |
| Ungraded | 12 | 3.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 30%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:70%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $45,766
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,954 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,703 | 75% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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