North Bay Elementary School

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North Bay Elementary School ranks 41 st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving grades 2-5 with a student population of 364. The school is part of the Bay St. Louis Waveland School District, which is ranked 4 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Bay Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) were 67% for 3rd grade, 73.9% for 4th grade, and 61.2% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, and 51.7%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 73% for 3rd grade, 79% for 4th grade, and 86% for 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 53.3%, 55%, and 53.7%. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a ranking of 41 out of 390 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.21% White, 22.53% African American, and 10.44% two or more races, and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students per teacher.

When comparing North Bay Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Pass Christian Elementary, Delisle Elementary School, and South Hancock Elementary School, North Bay consistently outperforms them in MAAP test scores, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, North Bay's statewide ranking places it among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, while some of the nearby schools have lower rankings and star ratings. The school's ability to achieve these results while serving a high-needs population, as indicated by the 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, is particularly noteworthy and suggests effective strategies and practices that could be valuable for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 2-5

602 Pine St.
Bay St Louis, MS 39520

(228) 467-4052

District: Bay St Louis Waveland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,633

Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bay Waveland Middle School
High:	Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

African American:

22.5%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Bay Elementary School ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), African American (22.5%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare North Bay Elementary School employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bay Elementary School is $14,633.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Bay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bay St Louis Waveland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay St Louis Waveland School District 4^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Bay Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2011	64.21	147^th	418	64.8%
2012	58.65	171^st	414	58.7%
2013	60.76	155^th	408	62.0%
2014	70.82	106^th	394	73.1%
2015	59.90	144^th	402	64.2%
2016	66.93	123^rd	394	68.8%
2017	68.51	114^th	406	71.9%
2018	60.92	153^rd	404	62.1%
2019	59.49	157^th	397	60.5%
2021	82.14	61^st	381	84.0%
2022	76.29	80^th	382	79.1%
2023	83.93	43^rd	377	88.6%
2024	85.76	41^st	390	89.5%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Bay Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	215	87	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
1991	203	90	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1992	209	82	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	294
1993	223	87	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	315
1994	240	86	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	330
1995	272	108	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
1996	272	108	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	386
1997	235	105	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	347
1998	242	104	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	350
1999	254	102	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	365
2000	245	111	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	365
2001	228	91	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	328
2002	217	78	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	303
2003	217	78	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	303
2004	224	77	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
2005	236	79	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	322
2006	123	48	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	177
2007	154	57	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	223
2008	193	56	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	258
2009	272	71	9	9	3	0	0	364
2010	269	74	8	6	2	0	12	371
2011	312	101	5	9	0	0	7	434
2012	337	99	10	8	2	0	14	470
2013	324	91	6	9	1	0	24	455
2014	290	92	9	10	0	0	27	428
2015	304	107	5	13	1	0	24	454
2016	299	108	3	14	1	0	19	444
2017	320	114	3	13	1	2	13	466
2018	295	105	4	12	2	3	18	439
2019	289	102	3	5	2	4	21	426
2020	265	113	4	1	1	3	31	418
2021	232	85	2	0	0	2	40	361
2022	224	68	4	1	1	1	46	345
2023	241	82	1	0	2	0	38	364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	304	16.8	18.0	n/a
1991	293	17.0	17.2	n/a
1992	294	18.0	16.3	49.3
1993	315	17.1	18.4	49.8
1994	330	17.6	18.8	50
1995	386	22.4	17.2	51.8
1996	386	22.4	17.2	51.8
1997	347	23.1	15.0	52.2
1998	350	21.4	16.4	50.6
1999	365	24.0	15.2	61.6
2000	365	24.0	15.2	62.5
2001	328	25.4	12.9	62.8
2002	303	18.9	16.0	65.3
2003	303	18.9	16.0	65.3
2004	304	16.7	18.2	70.4
2005	322	19.7	16.3	72.4
2006	177	21.7	8.2	98.3
2007	223	17.0	13.1	90.6
2008	258	19.0	13.6	98.8
2009	364	19.8	18.4	99.2
2010	371	18.8	19.6	99.2
2011	434	24.0	18.0	75.6
2012	470	25.0	18.7	81.9
2013	455	25.2	18.0	81.5
2014	428	25.4	16.8	81.8
2015	454	28.0	16.2	100
2016	444	24.0	18.5	100
2017	466	25.6	18.1	100
2018	439	26.2	16.7	100
2019	426	25.2	16.8	100
2020	418	28.1	14.8	100
2021	361	29.4	12.2	100
2022	345	28.4	12.1	100
2023	364	26.7	13.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	304	16.8	18.0	n/a
1991	293	17.0	17.2	n/a
1992	294	18.0	16.3	49.3
1993	315	17.1	18.4	49.8
1994	330	17.6	18.8	50
1995	386	22.4	17.2	51.8
1996	386	22.4	17.2	51.8
1997	347	23.1	15.0	52.2
1998	350	21.4	16.4	50.6
1999	365	24.0	15.2	61.6
2000	365	24.0	15.2	62.5
2001	328	25.4	12.9	62.8
2002	303	18.9	16.0	65.3
2003	303	18.9	16.0	65.3
2004	304	16.7	18.2	70.4
2005	322	19.7	16.3	72.4
2006	177	21.7	8.2	98.3
2007	223	17.0	13.1	90.6
2008	258	19.0	13.6	98.8
2009	364	19.8	18.4	99.2
2010	371	18.8	19.6	99.2
2011	434	24.0	18.0	75.6
2012	470	25.0	18.7	81.9
2013	455	25.2	18.0	81.5
2014	428	25.4	16.8	81.8
2015	454	28.0	16.2	100
2016	444	24.0	18.5	100
2017	466	25.6	18.1	100
2018	439	26.2	16.7	100
2019	426	25.2	16.8	100
2020	418	28.1	14.8	100
2021	361	29.4	12.2	100
2022	345	28.4	12.1	100
2023	364	26.7	13.6	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Bay Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,665
2018	$9,286
2019	$9,738
2020	$12,323
2021	$13,924
2022	$14,632

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bay Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 377 Elementary schools	28.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)	48.4	70.3	21.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	48.4	70.3	21.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)	51.4	76	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	51.4	76	24.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)	49.7	61.6	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	49.7	61.6	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)	40	73.2	33.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	40	73.2	33.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)	50.4	62.3	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	50.4	62.3	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)	47.4	65.8	18.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	47.4	65.8	18.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (North Bay Elementary School)	59.5	77.2	17.7%
5th Grade Science (Bay St Louis Waveland School District)	59.5	77.2	17.7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	426	364	14.6%
African American	102	82	19.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	5	0	100%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	289	241	16.6%
Two or More Races	21	38	81%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near North Bay Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
North Bay Elementary School	Public	2-5	602 Pine St.	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-4052	364	27	13.6	100.0%	241 (66.2%)	82 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.4%)	85.8	41^st of 390 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.9	43^rd of 377 public elementary schools	88.6%	2	67.0	73.9	61.2		73.0	79.0	86.0		85.2	$14,633
Waveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1101 St Joseph Street	Waveland	39576	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-6630	425	37	11.5	100.0%	261 (61.4%)	93 (21.9%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (13.9%)								(n/a)										$14,470
Pass Christian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	270 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5200	378	34	11.1	99.2%	163 (43.1%)	139 (36.8%)	6 (1.6%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (16.7%)	73.9	91^st of 390 public elementary schools	76.7%		71	100^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.5%	9	58.4	63.3	57.6		71.7	68.3	65.1		78.8	$15,780
Delisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6303 W Wittman Road	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6219	467	39	11.8	99.4%	340 (72.8%)	65 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (11.8%)	73	98^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.9%		74.8	81^st of 377 public elementary schools	78.5%	17	72.9	60.0	57.8		73.5	63.1	63.4		70.4	$13,440
East Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6637	639	45	14.1	99.5%	552 (86.4%)	28 (4.4%)	9 (1.4%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.3%)	94.1	11^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.2%		88.9	25^th of 377 public elementary schools	93.4%	14	87.0	74.3	77.7		88.8	84.9	87.2		90.5	$10,638
South Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6590 Lakeshore Road	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-4655	535	43	12.5	100.0%	367 (68.6%)	105 (19.6%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.7%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.5%)	60.3	151^st of 390 public elementary schools	61.3%		53.8	168^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.4%	17	66.3	64.0	47.9		60.8	46.6	46.6		75.4	$11,464
Pineville Elementary School	Public	K-6	5192 Menge Avenue	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-4364	171	13	12.9	98.2%	115 (67.3%)	21 (12.3%)	16 (9.4%)	4 (2.3%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	84.9	45^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.3	15^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.0%	30	65.0	70.0	75.0	66.7	55.0	72.4	75.0	85.0	90.0	$13,622
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	214 St. Augustine Drive	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-9764	431	34	12.5	99.3%	301 (69.8%)	50 (11.6%)	9 (2.1%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (14.6%)								(n/a)	82.2				68.3					$11,109
Wj Quarles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	111 Quarles Street	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-3946	426	34	12.4	99.3%	276 (64.8%)	74 (17.4%)	9 (2.1%)	14 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.4%)								(n/a)	77.3				78.3					$11,161
Hancock North Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6122 Cuevas Town Road	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-7641	400	31	12.8	99.3%	382 (95.5%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	85.3	44^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.7%		87.1	31^st of 377 public elementary schools	91.8%	13	67.2	73.9	61.1		72.4	81.1	76.4		86.1	$12,409

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Elementary School

How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended North Bay Elementary School.

What district is North Bay Elementary School in?

Bay St Louis Waveland School District

What schools do graduates of North Bay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bay Waveland Middle School
High : Bay High School

What is the racial makeup of North Bay Elementary School?

Students at North Bay Elementary School are 66% White, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races.

Is North Bay Elementary School a good school?

North Bay Elementary School ranks 41^st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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