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:
32^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,936

Students who attend North Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Biloxi Junior High
High:	Biloxi High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 726

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.0%

African American:

21.2%

Two or more races:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.55. (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 North Bay Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Biloxi Public School District. Student population at North Bay Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51%), African American (21.2%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Biloxi Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bay Elementary School is 13. 3 elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Bay Elementary School employs 55.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bay Elementary School is $10,936, 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 20^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
2008	85.72	34^th	394	91.4%
2009	84.16	43^rd	392	89.0%
2010	90.81	22^nd	403	94.5%
2011	90.93	23^rd	418	94.5%
2012	91.20	23^rd	414	94.4%
2013	91.88	16^th	408	96.1%
2014	83.76	33^rd	394	91.6%
2015	94.55	15^th	402	96.3%
2016	93.43	15^th	394	96.2%
2017	94.68	11^th	406	97.3%
2018	94.87	11^th	404	97.3%
2019	91.40	19^th	397	95.2%
2021	94.82	14^th	381	96.3%
2022	90.41	23^rd	382	94.0%
2023	85.09	38^th	377	89.9%
2024	87.55	32^nd	390	91.8%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

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	Total
2001	467	131	26	13	1	n/a	n/a	638
2002	509	168	38	36	1	n/a	n/a	752
2003	509	168	38	36	1	n/a	n/a	752
2004	566	227	38	26	0	n/a	n/a	857
2005	557	226	42	22	0	n/a	n/a	847
2006	543	238	46	35	1	n/a	n/a	863
2007	503	227	42	33	2	n/a	n/a	807
2008	490	227	38	42	1	n/a	n/a	798
2009	453	194	43	39	2	1	0	732
2010	419	168	34	32	0	0	0	653
2011	412	160	40	33	5	2	0	652
2012	447	158	44	40	2	7	0	698
2013	526	166	41	54	2	0	2	791
2014	536	185	41	57	1	2	5	827
2015	565	180	38	58	1	1	17	860
2016	561	183	39	57	8	2	24	874
2017	548	179	37	64	6	1	62	897
2018	434	144	38	57	5	2	56	736
2019	421	130	46	74	9	2	66	748
2020	410	129	36	83	7	0	69	734
2021	384	120	36	95	7	0	63	705
2022	401	131	29	93	4	0	69	727
2023	409	148	30	83	1	1	82	754
2024	370	154	30	78	1	1	92	726

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
2024	726	55.7	13.0	48.6

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
2024	726	55.7	13.0	48.6

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,031
2018	$8,228
2019	$8,949
2020	$9,691
2021	$10,425
2022	$10,936

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 19^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 38^th 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)	65.8	66.4	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)	59.1	57.5	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)	75.6	69.2	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)	69.1	70.3	1.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Elementary School)	76.2	71.7	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Biloxi Public School District)	62.6	60.9	1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Bay Elementary School)	71.4	74.1	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Biloxi Public School District)	67.8	65.1	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	748	754	0.8%
African American	130	148	13.8%
American Indian	9	1	88.9%
Asian	46	30	34.8%
Hispanic	74	83	12.2%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	421	409	2.9%
Two or More Races	66	82	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	99.6%	42%

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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
North Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	1825 Popps Ferry Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-6166	726	56	13.0	48.6%	370 (51.0%)	154 (21.2%)	78 (10.7%)	30 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.7%)	87.6	32^nd of 390 public elementary schools	91.8%		85.1	38^th of 377 public elementary schools	89.9%	6	72.2	75.8					74.4	80.0							$10,936
Diberville Elementary	Public	K-3	4540 Brodie Road	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2803	400	28	14.3	75.0%	140 (35.0%)	130 (32.5%)	64 (16.0%)	26 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.0%)								(n/a)	64.0						59.5								$11,724
Back Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	340 St. Mary Blvd.	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5110	536	46	11.6	68.1%	180 (33.6%)	187 (34.9%)	77 (14.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	77 (14.4%)	68	117^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.0%		76	74^th of 377 public elementary schools	80.4%	43	65.7	54.6					63.9	63.6							$12,312
Popps Ferry Elementary School	Public	K-4	364 Nelson Road	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5135	610	45	13.6	72.3%	199 (32.6%)	246 (40.3%)	88 (14.4%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (9.3%)	45.4	217^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.4%		52.1	171^st of 377 public elementary schools	54.6%	46	47.4	52.3					58.1	42.6							$11,568
Woolmarket Elementary School	Public	K-6	12513 John Lee Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-5640	520	31	16.9	73.8%	243 (46.7%)	63 (12.1%)	143 (27.5%)	10 (1.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (10.8%)	75.6	84^th of 390 public elementary schools	78.5%		80.3	56^th of 377 public elementary schools	85.1%	28	57.5	68.6	66.2	53.6			45.5	73.9	72.0	69.5			83.8		$10,434
St Martin N Elementary School	Public	K-3	11000 Yellowjacket Street	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3636	557	41	13.5	72.0%	293 (52.6%)	123 (22.1%)	21 (3.8%)	30 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (15.8%)								(n/a)	70.5						68.2								$10,749
Gorenflo Elementary School	Public	1-4	771 Elder Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5145	331	28	12.0	91.5%	33 (10.0%)	168 (50.8%)	100 (30.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	66.7	129^th of 390 public elementary schools	66.9%		68.7	113^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.0%	16	50.7	67.9					53.2	72.9							$14,391
Nichols Elementary School	Public	PK-K	590 Division Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 374-7250	206	24	8.5	74.8%	52 (25.2%)	97 (47.1%)	30 (14.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.6%)								(n/a)															$16,054
Anniston Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2314 Jones Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 896-6309	479	41	11.8	99.4%	183 (38.2%)	168 (35.1%)	85 (17.7%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.9%)	70.8	107^th of 390 public elementary schools	72.6%		83.2	47^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.5%	60	67.5	56.4	63.7				60.0	58.4	58.5				85.7		$10,811
Creekbend Elementary And Middle	Public	K-8	16121 Highway 15	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(228) 323-0222	1,006	58	17.2	63.5%	513 (51.0%)	275 (27.3%)	22 (2.2%)	75 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	117 (11.6%)	90.9	18^th of 390 public elementary schools	95.4%					(n/a)	84.1	77.3	73.3	65.2	59.0	54.8	82.3	84.3	66.4	79.8	66.4	82.3	85.3	83.2	$9,316

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Elementary School

How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 726 students attended North Bay Elementary School.

Is North Bay Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of North Bay Elementary School?

Students at North Bay Elementary School are 51% White, 21% African American, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

What district is North Bay Elementary School in?

Biloxi Public 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 : Biloxi Junior High
High : Biloxi High School

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