Lizana Elementary School

Summary:

Lizana Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 382 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Harrison County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lizana Elementary consistently ranks among the top 10 elementary schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lizana Elementary's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 82.4% in English Language Arts and 94.7% in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 72.2% and 66.2%, respectively, and the state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which is notably different from some nearby schools like Bel Aire Elementary and Three Rivers Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

Lizana Elementary also has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is a significantly higher rate compared to the district and state averages, which can have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. When compared to nearby schools, Lizana Elementary stands out for its academic excellence, but its racial homogeneity and high economic disadvantage present unique challenges and considerations for the school's support and resources.

Detail:

Public K-6

15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

(228) 832-1592

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,676

Students who attend Lizana Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

5.2%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lizana Elementary School ranks better than 97.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.13. (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 (91.4%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary School is 15.1. 8 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lizana Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lizana Elementary School is $11,676, which is the 6^th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Harrison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County School District 16^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lizana Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	67.00	121^st	394	69.3%
2009	69.28	109^th	392	72.2%
2010	77.19	74^th	403	81.6%
2011	76.70	78^th	418	81.3%
2012	84.54	49^th	414	88.2%
2013	77.66	83^rd	408	79.7%
2014	72.55	94^th	394	76.1%
2015	50.66	177^th	402	56.0%
2016	56.47	170^th	394	56.9%
2017	69.90	108^th	406	73.4%
2018	80.32	61^st	404	84.9%
2019	90.72	23^rd	397	94.2%
2021	95.59	10^th	381	97.4%
2022	97.07	6^th	382	98.4%
2023	94.10	9^th	377	97.6%
2024	94.13	10^th	390	97.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Not impressed at all to much bullying. The teachers do pay attention to what's going on. Buses are not on time. No one is on the same page. Homework EVERY night per the principal. Car rider line is the biggest joke. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lizana Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	464	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	464
1991	468	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	468
1992	428	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	428
1993	446	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	446
1994	462	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	468
1995	517	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
1996	517	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	517
1997	495	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	495
1998	539	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	540
1999	485	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	485
2000	488	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	488
2001	557	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	557
2002	568	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	580
2003	568	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	580
2004	542	5	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	550
2005	563	4	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	572
2006	519	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	523
2007	535	9	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	556
2008	519	9	3	9	2	n/a	n/a	542
2009	499	13	0	6	3	0	0	521
2010	475	9	1	6	3	0	1	495
2011	492	4	2	3	0	0	5	506
2012	469	11	1	2	0	0	0	483
2013	472	9	0	3	0	0	2	486
2014	495	3	0	6	1	0	4	509
2015	453	9	0	6	1	0	16	485
2016	449	13	0	6	0	0	9	477
2017	449	9	0	9	0	0	21	488
2018	431	17	0	12	1	0	20	481
2019	439	15	0	9	3	0	18	484
2020	421	12	0	7	2	0	13	455
2021	333	8	0	3	0	1	24	369
2022	343	11	0	3	2	0	24	383
2023	349	6	0	5	2	0	20	382

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 Lizana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	464	22.8	20.3	n/a
1991	468	24.9	18.7	n/a
1992	428	21.8	19.6	40.7
1993	446	23.0	19.4	42.4
1994	468	24.0	19.5	40.4
1995	517	24.2	21.4	38.9
1996	517	24.2	21.4	38.9
1997	495	25.0	19.8	39.4
1998	540	25.0	21.6	40.9
1999	485	24.4	19.9	54.4
2000	488	25.0	19.5	55.3
2001	557	27.0	20.6	55.5
2002	580	29.6	19.6	53.1
2003	580	29.6	19.6	53.1
2004	550	30.2	18.2	66.5
2005	572	27.7	20.6	68.5
2006	523	28.0	18.7	91.6
2007	556	29.2	19.0	69.1
2008	542	25.4	21.3	69
2009	521	27.4	19.0	71.2
2010	495	28.2	17.5	71.9
2011	506	27.0	18.7	73.1
2012	483	27.2	17.7	72
2013	486	26.9	18.0	73.5
2014	509	27.4	18.5	73.1
2015	485	30.0	16.1	75.5
2016	477	26.0	18.3	75.3
2017	488	26.6	18.3	72.7
2018	481	28.5	16.8	67.8
2019	484	24.5	19.6	67.6
2020	455	24.5	18.5	69.5
2021	369	25.4	14.4	99.2
2022	383	24.5	15.6	99.2
2023	382	25.2	15.1	99.2

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 Lizana Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	464	22.8	20.3	n/a
1991	468	24.9	18.7	n/a
1992	428	21.8	19.6	40.7
1993	446	23.0	19.4	42.4
1994	468	24.0	19.5	40.4
1995	517	24.2	21.4	38.9
1996	517	24.2	21.4	38.9
1997	495	25.0	19.8	39.4
1998	540	25.0	21.6	40.9
1999	485	24.4	19.9	54.4
2000	488	25.0	19.5	55.3
2001	557	27.0	20.6	55.5
2002	580	29.6	19.6	53.1
2003	580	29.6	19.6	53.1
2004	550	30.2	18.2	66.5
2005	572	27.7	20.6	68.5
2006	523	28.0	18.7	91.6
2007	556	29.2	19.0	69.1
2008	542	25.4	21.3	69
2009	521	27.4	19.0	71.2
2010	495	28.2	17.5	71.9
2011	506	27.0	18.7	73.1
2012	483	27.2	17.7	72
2013	486	26.9	18.0	73.5
2014	509	27.4	18.5	73.1
2015	485	30.0	16.1	75.5
2016	477	26.0	18.3	75.3
2017	488	26.6	18.3	72.7
2018	481	28.5	16.8	67.8
2019	484	24.5	19.6	67.6
2020	455	24.5	18.5	69.5
2021	369	25.4	14.4	99.2
2022	383	24.5	15.6	99.2
2023	382	25.2	15.1	99.2

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 Lizana Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,839
2018	$8,211
2019	$8,718
2020	$11,454
2021	$10,399
2022	$11,676

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lizana Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 377 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lizana Elementary School)	66.7	82.9	16.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	57.2	69.9	12.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lizana Elementary School)	75	85.1	10.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	60.7	70	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lizana Elementary School)	68.1	77.1	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	55.7	63	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lizana Elementary School)	65.2	79.2	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	55.6	66.4	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lizana Elementary School)	63.8	66	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	50.7	57.3	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lizana Elementary School)	54.2	80.3	26.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	45.6	50.5	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Lizana Elementary School)	84.5	91.1	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Harrison County School District)	62.9	72.7	9.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lizana Elementary School)	62	62.5	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)	46.3	58	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	40.3	6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lizana Elementary School)	92.9	98.2	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)	66.3	67.1	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.5	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	484	382	21.1%
African American	15	6	60%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	5	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	439	349	20.5%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	99.2%	31.7%

Schools Near Lizana 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
Lizana Elementary School	Public	K-6	15341 Lizana School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-1592	382	25	15.1	99.2%	349 (91.4%)	6 (1.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	94.1	10^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.4%		94.1	9^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.6%	1	82.4	76.6	80.0	51.0			94.7	83.0	95.6	96.3			97.8		$11,676
West Wortham Elementary And Middle	Public	K-8	20199 West Wortham Road	Saucier	39574	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-1276	934	66	14.2	99.7%	776 (83.1%)	58 (6.2%)	32 (3.4%)	7 (0.7%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.8%)	94.8	9^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.7%		93.9	11^th of 377 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	87.8	79.3	71.1	68.0	58.0	54.2	97.0	77.2	85.6	88.5	74.4	67.3	93.4	74.8	$10,936
Lyman Elementary School	Public	K-6	14222 Old Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2257	490	35	14.0	99.4%	303 (61.8%)	107 (21.8%)	17 (3.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (11.4%)	86.8	35^th of 390 public elementary schools	91.0%		89.3	23^rd of 377 public elementary schools	93.9%	12	91.0	69.7	74.6	52.4			92.4	59.2	71.4	68.8			90.4		$11,162
Harrison Central Elementary	Public	K-3	15451 Dedeaux Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2701	472	30	15.9	99.4%	196 (41.5%)	189 (40.0%)	17 (3.6%)	17 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	47 (10.0%)								(n/a)	73.9						71.3								$11,862
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
Bel Aire Elementary School	Public	K-6	10531 Klein Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-7436	596	40	14.8	99.5%	118 (19.8%)	345 (57.9%)	72 (12.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.9%)	36	259^th of 390 public elementary schools	33.6%		47	196^th of 377 public elementary schools	48.0%	63	52.3	50.7	33.7	35.8			39.8	36.9	33.0	42.9			68.1		$10,978
Three Rivers Elementary	Public	K-6	13500 Three Rivers Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-5359	498	37	13.4	99.4%	191 (38.4%)	213 (42.8%)	27 (5.4%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.2%)	72.1	102^nd of 390 public elementary schools	73.8%		63.8	130^th of 377 public elementary schools	65.5%	28	63.9	66.7	65.8	46.6			56.3	53.3	50.0	68.3			89.0		$11,991
Crossroads Elementary School	Public	K-6	10453 Klein Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-6711	501	37	13.4	99.4%	59 (11.8%)	349 (69.7%)	50 (10.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	32 (6.4%)	38.4	251^st of 390 public elementary schools	35.6%		51.3	175^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.6%	76	59.4	53.6	45.8	29.3			36.0	50.7	23.7	32.7			66.7		$12,345
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lizana Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lizana Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lizana Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Harrison High School

How many students attend Lizana Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Lizana Elementary School.

Is Lizana Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Lizana Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools.

What district is Lizana Elementary School in?

Harrison County School District

What is the racial makeup of Lizana Elementary School?

Students at Lizana Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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