Lyman Elementary School

Summary:

Lyman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving around 490 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.

Lyman Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 91% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 72.2% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 61.84% White, 21.84% African American, and 3.47% Hispanic students. Despite having over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Lyman Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 17.6 students per teacher.

Lyman Elementary's consistent high performance is particularly impressive given the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school outperforms many nearby schools, including West Wortham Elementary and Middle, which has similar demographics but lower test scores. Factors contributing to Lyman Elementary's success may include the low student-teacher ratio, strong district support, and effective teaching practices.

Detail:

Public K-6

14222 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503

(228) 832-2257

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
35^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,841

Students who attend Lyman Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

African American:

21.8%

Two or more races:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyman Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.8%), African American (21.8%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School is 14, which is the 4^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Lyman Elementary School employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyman Elementary School is $7,841. 8 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lyman 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 Lyman Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	78.44	69^th	394	82.5%
2009	70.23	104^th	392	73.5%
2010	64.18	142^nd	403	64.8%
2011	69.29	118^th	418	71.8%
2012	55.40	186^th	414	55.1%
2013	60.32	158^th	408	61.3%
2014	64.51	142^nd	394	64.0%
2015	74.96	82^nd	402	79.6%
2016	64.61	139^th	394	64.7%
2017	73.79	93^rd	406	77.1%
2018	74.66	91^st	404	77.5%
2019	79.46	67^th	397	83.1%
2021	89.24	29^th	381	92.4%
2022	88.57	27^th	382	92.9%
2023	89.25	23^rd	377	93.9%
2024	86.82	35^th	390	91.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Lyman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	538	178	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	717
1991	568	166	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	737
1992	565	155	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	723
1993	581	163	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	745
1994	627	183	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	818
1995	418	159	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	585
1996	418	159	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	585
1997	443	166	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	617
1998	461	162	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	631
1999	261	181	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	445
2000	258	198	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	463
2001	312	185	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	506
2002	270	269	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	547
2003	270	269	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	547
2004	241	280	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	530
2005	211	242	3	10	1	n/a	n/a	467
2006	218	228	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	455
2007	258	240	8	8	1	n/a	n/a	515
2008	280	254	7	14	3	n/a	n/a	558
2009	269	262	9	12	2	0	0	554
2010	303	237	11	19	4	0	2	576
2011	346	213	6	16	5	2	2	590
2012	360	224	5	18	2	2	2	613
2013	385	243	11	14	2	4	0	659
2014	354	217	7	15	3	2	5	603
2015	338	205	5	18	2	1	14	583
2016	350	213	5	27	1	2	13	611
2017	321	202	5	28	0	1	23	580
2018	320	211	3	23	1	1	29	588
2019	327	215	3	36	1	0	39	621
2020	338	202	4	29	2	0	39	614
2021	285	170	5	23	1	0	51	535
2022	308	116	4	19	1	0	50	498
2023	303	107	3	17	2	2	56	490

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 Lyman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	717	34.4	20.8	n/a
1991	737	36.0	20.4	n/a
1992	723	36.8	19.6	40.8
1993	745	36.1	20.6	42.3
1994	818	38.6	21.2	40.5
1995	585	29.7	19.7	39
1996	585	29.7	19.7	39
1997	617	31.5	19.6	39.4
1998	631	34.9	18.1	40.9
1999	445	24.3	18.3	54.6
2000	463	25.1	18.4	55.5
2001	506	27.4	18.5	55.3
2002	547	29.7	18.4	53.2
2003	547	29.7	18.4	53.2
2004	530	31.5	16.8	71.7
2005	467	25.3	18.5	74.5
2006	455	25.7	17.7	92.5
2007	515	28.3	18.2	77.3
2008	558	29.0	19.2	77.8
2009	554	29.0	19.1	79.1
2010	576	29.4	19.5	77.3
2011	590	31.5	18.6	73.6
2012	613	32.8	18.6	77
2013	659	33.7	19.5	79.8
2014	603	35.0	17.2	76.5
2015	583	36.0	16.1	74.1
2016	611	36.0	16.9	72.2
2017	580	35.1	16.5	72.4
2018	588	33.6	17.4	74.3
2019	621	35.1	17.6	69.6
2020	614	34.9	17.5	69.4
2021	535	33.9	15.7	99.4
2022	498	28.2	17.6	99.4
2023	490	34.8	14.0	99.4

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 Lyman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	717	34.4	20.8	n/a
1991	737	36.0	20.4	n/a
1992	723	36.8	19.6	40.8
1993	745	36.1	20.6	42.3
1994	818	38.6	21.2	40.5
1995	585	29.7	19.7	39
1996	585	29.7	19.7	39
1997	617	31.5	19.6	39.4
1998	631	34.9	18.1	40.9
1999	445	24.3	18.3	54.6
2000	463	25.1	18.4	55.5
2001	506	27.4	18.5	55.3
2002	547	29.7	18.4	53.2
2003	547	29.7	18.4	53.2
2004	530	31.5	16.8	71.7
2005	467	25.3	18.5	74.5
2006	455	25.7	17.7	92.5
2007	515	28.3	18.2	77.3
2008	558	29.0	19.2	77.8
2009	554	29.0	19.1	79.1
2010	576	29.4	19.5	77.3
2011	590	31.5	18.6	73.6
2012	613	32.8	18.6	77
2013	659	33.7	19.5	79.8
2014	603	35.0	17.2	76.5
2015	583	36.0	16.1	74.1
2016	611	36.0	16.9	72.2
2017	580	35.1	16.5	72.4
2018	588	33.6	17.4	74.3
2019	621	35.1	17.6	69.6
2020	614	34.9	17.5	69.4
2021	535	33.9	15.7	99.4
2022	498	28.2	17.6	99.4
2023	490	34.8	14.0	99.4

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 Lyman Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$846 (10.8%)	$6,996 (89.2%)	$7,841

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyman Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 23^rd of 377 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lyman Elementary School)	58.1	73.3	15.2%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	64.5	73.2	8.7%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	58.1	77.7	19.6%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	57.2	77.8	20.6%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	54.2	60.7	6.5%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	53.3	58.9	5.6%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	77.5	83.9	6.4%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	40.3	69.8	29.5%
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 (Lyman Elementary School)	72	82.6	10.6%
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	621	490	21.1%
African American	215	107	50.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	36	17	52.8%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	327	303	7.3%
Two or More Races	39	56	43.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	99.4%	29.8%

Schools Near Lyman 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 (2019)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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		$7,841	$846	$6,996
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		$8,743	$906	$7,837
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								$8,790	$1,044	$7,746
River Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-6	14111 Three Rivers Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-1660	502	33	15.2	99.4%	128 (25.5%)	303 (60.4%)	20 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.4%)	52.4	189^th of 390 public elementary schools	51.5%		47.3	194^th of 377 public elementary schools	48.5%	5	58.3	52.1	62.6	45.5			30.6	32.6	56.8	41.0			74.6		$7,080	$859	$6,220
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		$7,962	$847	$7,114
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		$7,819	$808	$7,011
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl	Public	K-8	4715 Illinois Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-8944	1,060	74	14.2	99.7%	156 (14.7%)	763 (72.0%)	64 (6.0%)	12 (1.1%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.4%)	29.5	278^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.7%		34	263^rd of 377 public elementary schools	30.2%	15	63.2	38.4	43.2	20.0	46.7	35.0	38.5	30.7	43.2	38.2	58.4	23.5	51.3	58.3
Bayou View Elementary School	Public	K-5	4898 Washington Avenue	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 865-4625	682	45	15.0	100.0%	509 (74.6%)	104 (15.2%)	31 (4.5%)	21 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.1%)	97.2	2^nd of 390 public elementary schools	99.5%		97.6	1^st of 377 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	98.0	92.4	85.4				93.0	92.4	83.1				94.6		$7,199	$335	$6,864
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	$7,821	$618	$7,203
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	495	30	16.3	99.4%	230 (46.5%)	72 (14.5%)	127 (25.7%)	15 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (9.7%)	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		$8,668	$827	$7,840

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lyman Elementary School attend?

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

High : West Harrison High School

How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Lyman Elementary School.

Is Lyman Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lyman Elementary School?

Students at Lyman Elementary School are 62% White, 22% African American, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Lyman Elementary School in?

Harrison County School District

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