Twenty Eighth St Elementary

Summary:

Twenty Eighth St Elementary is a public elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 356 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Gulfport School District, which is ranked 41 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Twenty Eighth St Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (85.11%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 11.78% to 74.63% African American. The school also has a lower percentage of white students (6.74%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 12.81% to 74.63% white. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are generally lower than the Gulfport School District and Mississippi state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 50% in ELA and 53.2% in Math, compared to the district's 65.1% and 57.7% respectively, and the state's 57.7% and 53.3%.

The high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Twenty Eighth St Elementary suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which can present unique challenges in terms of educational resources, parental involvement, and student support. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 11.8 to 17.1 students per teacher in recent years, could be a potential asset, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. With targeted interventions and a focus on improving instructional practices, the school may be able to raise its academic performance and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3034 46th Avenue
       Gulfport, MS  39501


(228) 867-2140

District: Gulfport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,275 Help


Students who attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gulfport Central Middle School
High:    Gulfport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.1%
White:
6.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Twenty Eighth St Elementary ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 5th 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 41.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Twenty Eighth St Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Gulfport School District. Racial makeup is: African American (85.1%), White (6.7%), two or more races (4.8%). (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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary is 11.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Gulfport School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twenty Eighth St Elementary is $9,275, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Gulfport School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Twenty Eighth St Elementary 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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 52.36 201st 418 51.9%
2012 43.54 244th 414 41.1%
2015 43.25 219th 402 45.5%
2016 39.06 234th 394 40.6%
2017 40.31 239th 406 41.1%
2018 35.17 268th 404 33.7%
2019 41.44 237th 397 40.3%
2021 47.09 205th 381 46.2%
2022 48.99 197th 382 48.4%
2023 41.86 221st 377 41.4%
2024 41.56 237th 390 39.2%
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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.9)
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by a teacher
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Open Quote Working at 28th Street Elementary is a rewarding, satisfying job which I absolutely love. All the students know how much the teachers love them and want what is best for them. The whole faculty and staff work very hard at ensuring the students are getting fun, engaging lessons that promote a love of learning. Our students are growing in reading, writing, and math. They are accepting the challenges we present to them with a positive attitude and are not afraid to try. I am so proud of all the students at 28th Street Elementary! The Buccaneers are Anchored in Excellence! Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, April 13, 2013

Open Quote I volunteer at this school in the BOOST program. I am so impressed with this program and the entire staff. They welcome me and make me feel like part of the staff. It is a beautiful school with a very caring staff. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote The family nights at 28th Street are so much fun. My children and I make it to as many as possible. This week Mayor Schloegel, Councilman Casey, and other presenters took part in the program. To top it off, Coach Calhoun for Move to Learn was there to get everyone up and exercising together. We loved it. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2013

Open Quote This school is wonderful! As a military parent, I initially made the choice to attend a school in another district. I was not pleased with the curriculum and found the Common Core Curriculum offered by the Gulfport School District to be more challenging for my son. Moving him to 28th Street Elementary was one of the best decisions I could have made. He was challenged and participated in the Gifted program, strings program, and served as a student council member. His teacher was supportive in everyway! Thank you to the teachers and administrators for a job well done. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I feel that the Gulfport School District is forward thinking. The technology and participation in state pilot programs puts them in the forefront of MS education. The children will certainly be more ready to compete on the world stage with the opportunities that have been given them. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote This facility is located outside of the Sea Bee base and is a relatively new, beautiful building. The teachers and administrators work very hard to meet the needs of the students at this school and provide them with the best quality education available on the Coast. Parents are welcomed into the school whether it is for conferences or for fun. This is a well-kept secret of the Gulfport School District. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I work in the Finance Department at the Gulfport School District and the staff does an excellent job of managing records and people with the goal to doing what is best for the children. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I am on the staff in the cafeteria at 28th street elementary and I eat lunch there every day because the food is great because we are great cooks. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I am a staff member at 28th street elementary school. I love eating lunch here because the food is great. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote I enjoy working for the Gulfport Schools District in the child nutrition dept, and my granddaughter is in the school system. She enjoys going to school here and she eats our cafeteria food which is nutricious. Alot of my family work here and they all eat in the cafeteria. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Im a parent and a staff member and my grandchild enjoys her teachers and learning here at 28th street. She wouldn't never want to go to another school. And she loves the food. 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 requirements of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Open Quote This is a fairly brand new school:) It has wonderful teachers and staff and a super sweet principal! Your child or children will love it here! Close Quote


by a parent
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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 41 202 1 16 0 0 3 0 263
2011 58 271 3 24 0 0 0 0 356
2012 60 324 3 23 1 0 1 0 412
2013 49 338 0 15 2 0 2 0 406
2014 31 339 0 20 1 0 26 0 417
2015 21 399 2 19 1 0 13 0 455
2016 31 393 0 18 0 0 16 0 458
2017 23 405 0 20 0 1 2 0 451
2018 27 396 1 18 0 0 8 0 450
2019 21 365 0 17 0 0 10 0 413
2020 29 363 1 22 0 0 17 0 432
2021 21 299 1 21 0 2 10 0 354
2022 28 311 0 10 0 0 12 0 361
2023 24 303 0 12 0 0 17 0 356

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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 263 13.4 19.5 90.1
2011 356 17.8 19.9 92.1
2012 412 20.8 19.8 88.6
2013 406 22.3 18.1 92.4
2014 417 23.7 17.5 94.7
2015 455 25.0 18.2 97.4
2016 458 23.0 19.9 98.3
2017 451 23.2 19.3 92.9
2018 450 24.2 18.5 98
2019 413 24.9 16.5 97.8
2020 432 23.9 18.0 97.2
2021 354 23.0 15.3 99.2
2022 361 21.0 17.1 99.2
2023 356 29.9 11.8 100

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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 263 13.4 19.5 90.1
2011 356 17.8 19.9 92.1
2012 412 20.8 19.8 88.6
2013 406 22.3 18.1 92.4
2014 417 23.7 17.5 94.7
2015 455 25.0 18.2 97.4
2016 458 23.0 19.9 98.3
2017 451 23.2 19.3 92.9
2018 450 24.2 18.5 98
2019 413 24.9 16.5 97.8
2020 432 23.9 18.0 97.2
2021 354 23.0 15.3 99.2
2022 361 21.0 17.1 99.2
2023 356 29.9 11.8 100

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 Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,204 (13.0%) $8,071 (87.0%) $9,275

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Twenty Eighth St Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 237th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 377 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)40.347.8
 7.5%
   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 (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)55.254.4
 0.8%
   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 (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)41.656.9
 15.3%
   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 (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)54.255.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)6163.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)31.742.4
 10.7%
   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 (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)20.725.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gulfport School District)46.345.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Twenty Eighth St Elementary)40.337.3
 3%
   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 Students413356
 13.8%
African American365303
 17%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1712
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2124
 14.3%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%100%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Twenty Eighth St Elementary

Students at Twenty Eighth St Elementary are 85% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Twenty Eighth St Elementary.

Twenty Eighth St Elementary ranks 237th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Twenty Eighth St Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gulfport Central 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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