Saucier Elementary School

Summary:

Saucier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Saucier, Mississippi, with a student population of 387. It is part of the Harrison County School District, which is ranked 16 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. Saucier Elementary has a high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Saucier Elementary consistently outperforms the Harrison County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 3rd graders at Saucier Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 72.2% for the district and 57.7% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, consistently placing in the top 15% of schools statewide, and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

Saucier Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 88% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Bel Aire Elementary and Crossroads Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. Despite the high academic performance, Saucier Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public K-6

 24052 First Street
       Saucier, MS  39574


(228) 832-2440

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,715 Help


Students who attend Saucier Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Harrison Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saucier Elementary School ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saucier Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 6th best among 11 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saucier Elementary School is $8,715, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Harrison County School District:

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


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Rank History for Saucier Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.92 124th 394 68.5%
2009 71.17 99th 392 74.7%
2010 88.74 30th 403 92.6%
2011 85.14 43rd 418 89.7%
2012 90.51 29th 414 93.0%
2013 81.48 56th 408 86.3%
2014 78.95 60th 394 84.8%
2015 65.42 123rd 402 69.4%
2016 80.42 65th 394 83.5%
2017 82.84 47th 406 88.4%
2018 90.14 32nd 404 92.1%
2019 86.14 43rd 397 89.2%
2021 85.10 46th 381 87.9%
2022 90.21 25th 382 93.5%
2023 88.10 28th 377 92.6%
2024 81.80 56th 390 85.6%
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: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 9, 2013

Open Quote I placed my children in Saucier Elem. (1st grader and 3rd grader) and I was shocked at what went on at this school. There were teachers sharing my confidential parent/teacher confrences with other parents. Then, the teacher and parents were discussing it over Facebook. I took this info to the school board and nothing was done. Thank goodness my husband is a teacher for another school district that has a much better reputation in the area and we moved them and couldnt be happier. The teachers and principal at this school are very unprofessional and I wouldnt send my dog to this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 24, 2012

Open Quote I went to Saucier Elementary once, and I love that school. My little girl goes to it, and she says it is awsome. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Saucier Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 518 26 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1991 508 22 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 498 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 548 24 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 565 26 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1995 573 25 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 573 25 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 611 27 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 659 25 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1999 430 25 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 424 16 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 444 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 468 20 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 468 20 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 482 22 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 468 17 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 425 23 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 474 26 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 509
2008 487 28 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 522
2009 446 31 1 1 3 1 0 0 483
2010 436 41 0 3 4 1 0 0 485
2011 423 29 0 3 3 1 0 0 459
2012 403 25 0 0 4 1 0 0 433
2013 404 19 0 3 3 1 0 0 430
2014 375 22 2 3 2 1 2 0 407
2015 428 26 2 1 1 3 1 0 462
2016 390 23 1 4 2 3 6 0 429
2017 382 15 2 3 3 2 19 0 426
2018 365 19 2 4 2 2 19 0 413
2019 378 16 4 5 2 2 12 0 419
2020 385 15 4 3 1 2 12 0 422
2021 332 17 3 2 0 0 16 0 370
2022 351 19 2 2 0 0 19 0 393
2023 341 15 3 5 0 0 23 0 387

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 Saucier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 548 29.3 18.7 n/a
1991 535 31.9 16.7 n/a
1992 518 30.0 17.2 40.7
1993 574 29.8 19.3 42.3
1994 593 28.0 21.2 40.5
1995 605 31.8 19.0 39
1996 605 31.8 19.0 39
1997 644 35.2 18.3 39.3
1998 688 35.0 19.7 40.8
1999 459 26.6 17.3 54.5
2000 447 24.3 18.4 55.5
2001 463 26.8 17.3 55.5
2002 491 25.4 19.3 53.2
2003 491 25.4 19.3 53.2
2004 508 24.7 20.6 67.7
2005 486 27.0 18.0 68.5
2006 452 26.5 17.1 93.1
2007 509 27.5 18.5 67.6
2008 522 28.6 18.3 68.6
2009 483 28.0 17.3 68.1
2010 485 27.0 17.9 71.8
2011 459 28.0 16.3 72.3
2012 433 27.8 15.5 73.2
2013 430 24.8 17.3 71.6
2014 407 24.7 16.4 75.7
2015 462 25.0 18.4 77.1
2016 429 26.0 16.5 77.2
2017 426 25.4 16.7 71.6
2018 413 25.0 16.5 70
2019 419 25.4 16.4 62.3
2020 422 24.1 17.4 67.5
2021 370 20.2 18.2 99.2
2022 393 20.8 18.8 99.2
2023 387 26.7 14.4 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 Saucier Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 548 29.3 18.7 n/a
1991 535 31.9 16.7 n/a
1992 518 30.0 17.2 40.7
1993 574 29.8 19.3 42.3
1994 593 28.0 21.2 40.5
1995 605 31.8 19.0 39
1996 605 31.8 19.0 39
1997 644 35.2 18.3 39.3
1998 688 35.0 19.7 40.8
1999 459 26.6 17.3 54.5
2000 447 24.3 18.4 55.5
2001 463 26.8 17.3 55.5
2002 491 25.4 19.3 53.2
2003 491 25.4 19.3 53.2
2004 508 24.7 20.6 67.7
2005 486 27.0 18.0 68.5
2006 452 26.5 17.1 93.1
2007 509 27.5 18.5 67.6
2008 522 28.6 18.3 68.6
2009 483 28.0 17.3 68.1
2010 485 27.0 17.9 71.8
2011 459 28.0 16.3 72.3
2012 433 27.8 15.5 73.2
2013 430 24.8 17.3 71.6
2014 407 24.7 16.4 75.7
2015 462 25.0 18.4 77.1
2016 429 26.0 16.5 77.2
2017 426 25.4 16.7 71.6
2018 413 25.0 16.5 70
2019 419 25.4 16.4 62.3
2020 422 24.1 17.4 67.5
2021 370 20.2 18.2 99.2
2022 393 20.8 18.8 99.2
2023 387 26.7 14.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saucier Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $782 (9.0%) $7,932 (91.0%) $8,715

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saucier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 43rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 28th of 377 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saucier Elementary School)69.676.5
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)57.269.9
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saucier Elementary School)69.670.6
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)60.770
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saucier Elementary School)64.481.4
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)55.763
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saucier Elementary School)64.581.4
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)55.666.4
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saucier Elementary School)64.274.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)50.757.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saucier Elementary School)47.854.7
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)45.650.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Saucier Elementary School)71.773.5
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Harrison County School District)62.972.7
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saucier Elementary School)62.159.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County School District)46.358
 11.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saucier Elementary School)70.684.6
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County School District)66.367.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419387
 7.6%
African American1615
 6.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White378341
 9.8%
Two or More Races1223
 91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%99.2%
 36.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saucier Elementary School

Saucier Elementary School ranks 56th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Saucier Elementary School.

Students at Saucier Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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

High : Harrison Central 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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