Bayou View Elementary School

Summary:

Bayou View Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 682 students in grades K-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that significantly outpaces district and state averages.

Bayou View Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 98% of 3rd graders, 92.4% of 4th graders, and 85.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In mathematics, 93% of 3rd graders, 92.4% of 4th graders, and 83.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better. This level of academic excellence is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a high-quality education. Compared to nearby schools in the Gulfport School District and Harrison County School District, Bayou View Elementary consistently outperforms its peers.

Despite having a high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a significant level of economic need among the student population, Bayou View Elementary has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes. This suggests the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 74.63% White, 15.25% African American, 4.55% Hispanic, and 3.08% Asian, is noteworthy and may contribute to the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4898 Washington Avenue
       Gulfport, MS  39507


(228) 865-4625

District: Gulfport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,199 Help


Students who attend Bayou View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bayou View Middle School
High:    Gulfport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.6%
African American:
15.2%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bayou View Elementary School ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Gulfport School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Bayou View Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gulfport School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), African American (15.2%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gulfport School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bayou View Elementary School is 15, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Gulfport School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bayou View Elementary School is $7,199, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Gulfport School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bayou View Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gulfport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gulfport School District 41st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bayou View Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 98.39 2nd 394 99.5%
2009 97.69 4th 392 99.0%
2010 97.51 3rd 403 99.3%
2011 97.28 3rd 418 99.3%
2012 94.95 11th 414 97.3%
2015 99.39 2nd 402 99.5%
2016 98.60 3rd 394 99.2%
2017 99.32 2nd 406 99.5%
2018 98.08 2nd 404 99.5%
2019 97.57 2nd 397 99.5%
2021 98.41 2nd 381 99.5%
2022 96.58 8th 382 97.9%
2023 97.59 1st 377 99.7%
2024 97.18 2nd 390 99.5%
See the entire list of Mississippi Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, April 15, 2013

Open Quote Bayou View Elementary is the best elementary school for your child. I am currently a teacher at this school. However, I can also speak as a parent as all three of my children have attended Bayou View Elementary as well as two of my grandchildren. The parent participation is amazing, the school is a Blue Ribbon School, and the Teachers love what they do and love their students. When you have that combination you just can't go wrong. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Bayou View Elementary is an outstanding school! The faculty and staff provide a safe learning environment for the students each day. They are committed to meeting the needs of each individual student and encourage all parents to be involved in their child's learning process. The children experience engaging learning activities in the classes on each grade level and are encouraged to strive for excellence in every area of their educational journey. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Bayou View Elementary is a school that is dedicated to helping students become independent thinkers, lifelong learners, and productive members of society. This school truly believes that all children can learn. We believe that EVERY decision made should be made with the best interest of the child in mind. The faculty at BVE is dedicted to inspiring every student to be the best they can be! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote As a parent, my child is receiving an excellent education. As an employee, we have a great team of caring, knowledgable administrators and teachers. Student success and achievement are the priority at BVE. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Cafeteria staff are easy to get along with and enjoy their jobs. This proves to be delightful, especially when the principal and assistant principal, teachers and staff really enjoy our food. The children also enjoy calling us "good cookers." Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote If I had to choose an elementary school to work at, it would be Bayou View Elementary. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote This is an excellent school!! One of the top schools in the state. Such an honor to have my children attend this school. We bought our home in this neighborhood so all three of our children could attend. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote Bayou View Elementary School is awesome! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote This is an excellent school with excellent teachers and administrators. The children at this school are happy to be at school every day, and they are learning day in and day out - it shows in the work displayed throughout the school. This is one place you must visit and tour to believe. The school is impeccably clean and the children's work is beautifully and proudly displayed throughout the school. Great job, BVE! Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Bayou View Elementary is one of the top elementary schools in the state. The teachers and staff work hard to make sure each student will be the best they can be. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote As an employee of Gulfport School District in the Finance Department, I appreciate the small role I am allowed to play in supporting this school. It is still an outstanding neighborhood school with parents and staff that make every decision based on what is best for students. The Finance Department strives to make sure the all taxpayer resources are spent as efficiently as possible. Close Quote


by a teacher
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote The Gulfport schools have been blazing the trail for the state of MS by being the only school district in the state to fully implement the Common Core State Standards on behalf of the state department of ed. The teachers have received statewide and local notoriety for their efforts. Two members of the instructional department were selected to serve on the state's national PARCC team. Our district is progressive; for example, all 9th-10th grade students have been provided en e-reader to lighten the load of the book bags. Other technological advances are being made available to our teachers, students, and principals. All core classes have interactive whiteboards. We have redesigned our high school to give students career-based opportunities and early college experience during their junior and senior years. The arts are important to developing a well-rounded student. Our music programs (band, choir, and strings) are among the best in the country and world! How do I know? We continue to win sweepstakes awards each year and have been invited to Disney and Germany to showcase our talents! Athletics? We are the home of state champions in soccer, basketball, and weight lifting. Our Marine ROTC teaches leadership and continues to win state and regional competitions as well. We hold ourselves and our students to high levels of excellence. Gulfport is a great education destination!

SN: Those of us who work for the district may bring our children with us if we live out of district. I'm proud to say, we chose GSD. Best decision we could have made. My children's feeder pattern: West-Gulfport Central Middle-Gulfport High led my sons to honors programs and academic scholarships. This school is no exception! High standards coupled with hard work leads to a successful child. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote This school adheres to all the strict regulations of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote This is a blue ribbon school and your kids will get a great education here! Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Open Quote In 2011, the Mississippi Department of Education selected the Gulfport School District as one of three school districts to participate in a pilot program called Excellence for All. As part of this program, selected school districts were given the opportunity to develop innovative programs for their students that would prepare them to compete on a national and global setting in the core subjects as well as improve students' career and college readiness. Due to a major shift from Mississippi Curriculum Standards to Common Core State Standards, the data on this site does not reflect this shift. Please see the Gulfport School District's website to see actual testing information for the Gulfport School District. (You may also sign up to follow us on Twitter.)

A highly functional school district, the District's selection as a pilot program represents the progressive and passionate commitment to be internationally competitive as the community and district work to meet the mission of the Gulfport School District.

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bayou View Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 573 54 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1991 576 38 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 575 45 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 618 64 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 621 61 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 531 80 13 7 4 n/a n/a 0 635
1996 531 80 13 7 4 n/a n/a 0 635
1997 536 87 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 435 78 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 407 76 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 435 80 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 428 81 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 402 85 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 402 85 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 399 121 7 5 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 387 137 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 319 95 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 409 96 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 411 76 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 425 86 9 12 0 0 0 0 532
2010 481 102 14 15 0 0 2 0 614
2011 501 81 13 13 0 2 0 0 610
2012 518 84 13 17 1 0 0 0 633
2013 536 96 15 18 0 3 0 0 668
2014 565 108 10 16 0 2 19 0 720
2015 528 110 10 16 2 4 26 0 696
2016 497 96 13 16 0 4 45 0 671
2017 478 84 12 20 0 4 23 0 621
2018 505 95 11 19 0 4 18 0 652
2019 519 111 12 28 2 0 10 0 682
2020 497 121 18 36 2 2 9 0 685
2021 490 126 17 43 2 1 12 0 691
2022 505 117 19 34 2 0 7 0 684
2023 509 104 21 31 3 0 14 0 682

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 Bayou View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 637 29.2 21.8 n/a
1991 619 29.1 21.2 n/a
1992 628 29.0 21.6 51.8
1993 693 31.7 21.9 54.8
1994 695 31.2 22.3 55
1995 635 35.5 17.9 56.5
1996 635 35.5 17.9 56.5
1997 644 33.9 19.0 56.7
1998 535 30.3 17.7 58.1
1999 513 31.9 16.1 64.5
2000 535 31.2 17.1 60.9
2001 526 32.2 16.3 65
2002 503 33.8 14.9 66.8
2003 503 33.8 14.9 66.8
2004 535 34.8 15.4 36.1
2005 543 33.7 16.1 37.8
2006 424 9.3 45.6 99.3
2007 520 31.8 16.4 35
2008 506 31.2 16.2 32.2
2009 532 29.2 18.2 33.3
2010 614 30.8 19.8 34
2011 610 32.4 18.8 32.6
2012 633 32.2 19.6 32.1
2013 668 33.9 19.6 33.5
2014 720 34.0 21.1 36.1
2015 696 34.0 20.4 39.5
2016 671 36.0 18.6 37.1
2017 621 35.5 17.4 32.7
2018 652 34.3 18.9 32.7
2019 682 34.3 19.8 33
2020 685 36.4 18.8 32
2021 691 34.7 19.9 99.6
2022 684 35.6 19.1 99.6
2023 682 45.4 15.0 100

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 Bayou View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 637 29.2 21.8 n/a
1991 619 29.1 21.2 n/a
1992 628 29.0 21.6 51.8
1993 693 31.7 21.9 54.8
1994 695 31.2 22.3 55
1995 635 35.5 17.9 56.5
1996 635 35.5 17.9 56.5
1997 644 33.9 19.0 56.7
1998 535 30.3 17.7 58.1
1999 513 31.9 16.1 64.5
2000 535 31.2 17.1 60.9
2001 526 32.2 16.3 65
2002 503 33.8 14.9 66.8
2003 503 33.8 14.9 66.8
2004 535 34.8 15.4 36.1
2005 543 33.7 16.1 37.8
2006 424 9.3 45.6 99.3
2007 520 31.8 16.4 35
2008 506 31.2 16.2 32.2
2009 532 29.2 18.2 33.3
2010 614 30.8 19.8 34
2011 610 32.4 18.8 32.6
2012 633 32.2 19.6 32.1
2013 668 33.9 19.6 33.5
2014 720 34.0 21.1 36.1
2015 696 34.0 20.4 39.5
2016 671 36.0 18.6 37.1
2017 621 35.5 17.4 32.7
2018 652 34.3 18.9 32.7
2019 682 34.3 19.8 33
2020 685 36.4 18.8 32
2021 691 34.7 19.9 99.6
2022 684 35.6 19.1 99.6
2023 682 45.4 15.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bayou View Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (4.7%) $6,864 (95.3%) $7,199

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bayou View Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 377 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bayou View Elementary School)86.390.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)59.964.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bayou View Elementary School)86.395.2
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)65.469.5
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bayou View Elementary School)82.184.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)55.661.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bayou View Elementary School)78.988.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)6163.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bayou View Elementary School)86.686.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gulfport School District)50.463.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bayou View Elementary School)82.479.4
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)46.345.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bayou View Elementary School)86.692.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Gulfport School District)61.164
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students682682
African American111104
 6.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1221
 75%
Hispanic2831
 10.7%
Pacific Islander00
White519509
 1.9%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%100%
 67%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayou View Elementary School

Students at Bayou View Elementary School are 75% White, 15% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Bayou View Elementary School.

Yes! Bayou View Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools.

Students who attend Bayou View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bayou View Middle School
High : Gulfport High 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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