North Bay Elementary School

Summary:

North Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving 754 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Biloxi Public School District, which is ranked 20 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

North Bay Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.2% of 3rd-grade students and 75.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.3% and 63.9% for the Biloxi Public School District, respectively. While the school has a majority white student population (54.24%), it also has a significant representation of other racial groups, including African American (19.63%), Hispanic (11.01%), and Asian (3.98%) students.

Despite its academic success, North Bay Elementary School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 99% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District, such as Nichols Elementary School and Anniston Avenue Elementary School, North Bay Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1825 Popps Ferry Road
       Biloxi, MS  39532


(228) 435-6166

District: Biloxi Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,228 Help


Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Biloxi Junior High
High:    Biloxi High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.2%
African American:
19.6%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Bay Elementary School ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Bay Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Biloxi Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (54.2%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Biloxi Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School is 13.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bay Elementary School is $8,228, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Biloxi Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Biloxi Public School District 20th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.72 34th 394 91.4%
2009 84.16 43rd 392 89.0%
2010 90.81 22nd 403 94.5%
2011 90.93 23rd 418 94.5%
2012 91.20 23rd 414 94.4%
2013 91.88 16th 408 96.1%
2014 83.76 33rd 394 91.6%
2015 94.55 15th 402 96.3%
2016 93.43 15th 394 96.2%
2017 94.68 11th 406 97.3%
2018 94.87 11th 404 97.3%
2019 91.40 19th 397 95.2%
2021 94.82 14th 381 96.3%
2022 90.41 23rd 382 94.0%
2023 85.09 38th 377 89.9%
2024 87.55 32nd 390 91.8%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

North Bay Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Open Quote North Bay is a great school with wonderful teachers and great parent involvment. The high expectations for learning and the welcoming environment are evident when present in the school. My children love North Bay! Close Quote



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 Not Specified Total
2001 467 131 26 13 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 509 168 38 36 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2003 509 168 38 36 1 n/a n/a 0 752
2004 566 227 38 26 0 n/a n/a 0 857
2005 557 226 42 22 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2006 543 238 46 35 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2007 503 227 42 33 2 n/a n/a 0 807
2008 490 227 38 42 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2009 453 194 43 39 2 1 0 0 732
2010 419 168 34 32 0 0 0 0 653
2011 412 160 40 33 5 2 0 0 652
2012 447 158 44 40 2 7 0 0 698
2013 526 166 41 54 2 0 2 0 791
2014 536 185 41 57 1 2 5 0 827
2015 565 180 38 58 1 1 17 0 860
2016 561 183 39 57 8 2 24 0 874
2017 548 179 37 64 6 1 62 0 897
2018 434 144 38 57 5 2 56 0 736
2019 421 130 46 74 9 2 66 0 748
2020 410 129 36 83 7 0 69 0 734
2021 384 120 36 95 7 0 63 0 705
2022 401 131 29 93 4 0 69 0 727
2023 409 148 30 83 1 1 82 0 754

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
2001 638 37.1 17.2 62.9
2002 752 46.6 16.1 65.2
2003 752 46.6 16.1 65.2
2004 857 47.8 17.9 52.7
2005 847 52.2 16.2 54.9
2006 863 50.4 17.1 52.5
2007 807 58.6 13.8 54.9
2008 798 58.0 13.8 61.9
2009 732 57.4 12.8 53.7
2010 653 42.2 15.4 58.5
2011 652 42.4 15.3 57.5
2012 698 41.9 16.6 55.9
2013 791 45.6 17.3 55.5
2014 827 45.5 18.1 54.3
2015 860 48.0 17.9 50.1
2016 874 47.0 18.5 53.2
2017 897 46.7 19.1 48.4
2018 736 38.8 18.9 55.7
2019 748 42.0 17.7 57.6
2020 734 44.2 16.6 53.8
2021 705 45.6 15.4 99.6
2022 727 43.5 16.6 99.6
2023 754 56.1 13.4 99.6

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
2001 638 37.1 17.2 62.9
2002 752 46.6 16.1 65.2
2003 752 46.6 16.1 65.2
2004 857 47.8 17.9 52.7
2005 847 52.2 16.2 54.9
2006 863 50.4 17.1 52.5
2007 807 58.6 13.8 54.9
2008 798 58.0 13.8 61.9
2009 732 57.4 12.8 53.7
2010 653 42.2 15.4 58.5
2011 652 42.4 15.3 57.5
2012 698 41.9 16.6 55.9
2013 791 45.6 17.3 55.5
2014 827 45.5 18.1 54.3
2015 860 48.0 17.9 50.1
2016 874 47.0 18.5 53.2
2017 897 46.7 19.1 48.4
2018 736 38.8 18.9 55.7
2019 748 42.0 17.7 57.6
2020 734 44.2 16.6 53.8
2021 705 45.6 15.4 99.6
2022 727 43.5 16.6 99.6
2023 754 56.1 13.4 99.6

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (9.5%) $7,449 (90.5%) $8,228

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 38th of 377 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)65.866.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)59.157.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)75.669.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)69.170.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)76.271.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)62.660.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)71.474.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)67.865.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students748754
 0.8%
African American130148
 13.8%
American Indian91
 88.9%
Asian4630
 34.8%
Hispanic7483
 12.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White421409
 2.9%
Two or More Races6682
 24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%99.6%
 42%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Elementary School

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

Middle : Biloxi Junior High
High : Biloxi High School

Students at North Bay Elementary School are 54% White, 20% African American, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Yes. North Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 754 students attended North Bay Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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