Three Rivers Elementary

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Three Rivers Elementary ranks 102 nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Three Rivers Elementary is a public elementary school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Harrison County School District. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Three Rivers Elementary's test scores are a standout, with 3rd-6th grade students scoring significantly higher than the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 3rd-grade students scored 63.9% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 57.7%. The school's 5th-grade students also excelled in Science, with 89% proficient or better, well above the state average of 71.2%. However, while Three Rivers outperforms nearby North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School, it lags behind top-performing schools in the district, such as North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School and Lyman Elementary School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates.

One notable challenge for Three Rivers Elementary is its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 99% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending of $8,743 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than some nearby schools, such as River Oaks Elementary ($7,080) and Crossroads Elementary ($7,819). The school has also seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio, from 16.8 in 2020-2021 to 13.4 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its improved test scores.

Detail:

Public K-6

13500 Three Rivers Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

(228) 831-5359

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,991

Students who attend Three Rivers Elementary usually attend:

High:

Harrison Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.8%

White:

38.4%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Three Rivers Elementary ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 9^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.07. (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: African American (42.8%), White (38.4%), two or more races (11.2%). (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 Three Rivers Elementary is 13.4, which is the 2^nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)

Compare Three Rivers Elementary employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Three Rivers Elementary is $11,991, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Harrison County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Three Rivers Elementary 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 Three Rivers Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	77.10	75^th	394	81.0%
2009	71.06	100^th	392	74.5%
2010	68.63	115^th	403	71.5%
2011	75.21	83^rd	418	80.1%
2012	76.56	83^rd	414	80.0%
2013	56.46	173^rd	408	57.6%
2014	38.59	257^th	394	34.8%
2015	48.62	184^th	402	54.2%
2016	44.99	210^th	394	46.7%
2017	62.73	142^nd	406	65.0%
2018	57.15	167^th	404	58.7%
2019	57.47	176^th	397	55.7%
2021	72.25	97^th	381	74.5%
2022	75.52	84^th	382	78.0%
2023	63.84	130^th	377	65.5%
2024	72.07	102^nd	390	73.8%

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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 Three Rivers Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	583	231	18	10	2	n/a	n/a	844
1996	583	231	18	10	2	n/a	n/a	844
1997	583	217	9	5	3	n/a	n/a	817
1998	536	223	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	772
1999	532	212	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	754
2000	589	228	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	832
2001	572	236	12	14	2	n/a	n/a	836
2002	475	377	15	20	3	n/a	n/a	890
2003	475	377	15	20	3	n/a	n/a	890
2004	460	384	18	18	4	n/a	n/a	884
2005	452	381	18	17	3	n/a	n/a	871
2006	458	395	16	16	2	n/a	n/a	887
2007	448	321	17	27	2	n/a	n/a	815
2008	433	310	16	24	1	n/a	n/a	784
2009	460	319	15	21	0	0	0	815
2010	463	212	11	21	1	0	2	710
2011	471	336	15	27	2	0	1	852
2012	478	383	16	29	3	0	0	909
2013	448	389	17	18	0	3	4	879
2014	433	423	10	30	0	3	6	905
2015	321	307	13	27	0	1	12	681
2016	301	299	14	38	3	3	14	672
2017	269	329	14	31	2	3	20	668
2018	263	332	10	21	2	1	22	651
2019	252	304	11	30	3	0	31	631
2020	215	280	9	31	4	1	55	595
2021	195	256	9	31	0	0	55	546
2022	192	229	9	29	2	0	53	514
2023	191	213	10	27	1	0	56	498

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 Three Rivers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	844	41.3	20.4	39
1996	844	41.3	20.4	39
1997	817	42.6	19.2	39.3
1998	772	41.6	18.6	40.9
1999	754	40.8	18.5	54.5
2000	832	40.5	20.5	55.4
2001	836	41.5	20.1	55.5
2002	890	42.1	21.1	53.1
2003	890	42.1	21.1	53.1
2004	884	43.2	20.5	64.4
2005	871	43.2	20.2	63.9
2006	887	45.7	19.4	78.6
2007	815	44.4	18.4	65.5
2008	784	44.0	17.8	63.5
2009	815	42.2	19.3	63.7
2010	710	36.6	19.3	63.1
2011	852	40.8	20.8	72.7
2012	909	41.9	21.6	71.3
2013	879	44.6	19.6	76.5
2014	905	46.4	19.4	76.4
2015	681	36.0	18.9	76.7
2016	672	38.0	17.6	77.8
2017	668	38.5	17.3	76.2
2018	651	38.5	16.8	76.8
2019	631	36.1	17.4	76.1
2020	595	34.2	17.3	78.5
2021	546	32.3	16.8	99.5
2022	514	31.6	16.2	99.4
2023	498	36.9	13.4	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 Three Rivers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	844	41.3	20.4	39
1996	844	41.3	20.4	39
1997	817	42.6	19.2	39.3
1998	772	41.6	18.6	40.9
1999	754	40.8	18.5	54.5
2000	832	40.5	20.5	55.4
2001	836	41.5	20.1	55.5
2002	890	42.1	21.1	53.1
2003	890	42.1	21.1	53.1
2004	884	43.2	20.5	64.4
2005	871	43.2	20.2	63.9
2006	887	45.7	19.4	78.6
2007	815	44.4	18.4	65.5
2008	784	44.0	17.8	63.5
2009	815	42.2	19.3	63.7
2010	710	36.6	19.3	63.1
2011	852	40.8	20.8	72.7
2012	909	41.9	21.6	71.3
2013	879	44.6	19.6	76.5
2014	905	46.4	19.4	76.4
2015	681	36.0	18.9	76.7
2016	672	38.0	17.6	77.8
2017	668	38.5	17.3	76.2
2018	651	38.5	16.8	76.8
2019	631	36.1	17.4	76.1
2020	595	34.2	17.3	78.5
2021	546	32.3	16.8	99.5
2022	514	31.6	16.2	99.4
2023	498	36.9	13.4	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 Three Rivers Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,057
2018	$8,743
2019	$9,536
2020	$11,350
2021	$11,010
2022	$11,991

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Three Rivers Elementary

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 176^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 377 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers Elementary)	51.1	62.9	11.8%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	31.8	50	18.2%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	58.1	54.2	3.9%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	32.6	56.1	23.5%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	46.2	56	9.8%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	30.8	37.3	6.5%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	58.3	66.1	7.8%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	44.7	47.4	2.7%
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 (Three Rivers Elementary)	65.9	62.8	3.1%
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	631	498	21.1%
African American	304	213	29.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	30	27	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	191	24.2%
Two or More Races	31	56	80.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.1%	99.4%	23.3%

Schools Near Three Rivers Elementary

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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
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
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		$11,306
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
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
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
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		$10,434
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		$9,617
North Woolmarket Elementary And Mid	Public	K-8	16237 Old Woolmarket Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 396-3674	875	55	15.8	99.7%	642 (73.4%)	78 (8.9%)	92 (10.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	55 (6.3%)	96.1	6^th of 390 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.3	5^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.7%	1	91.6	85.7	82.5	68.9	67.6	67.6	95.2	88.5	86.3	87.4	85.7	86.0	86.3	78.7	$10,159
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	$10,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Rivers Elementary

What schools do graduates of Three Rivers Elementary attend?

Students who attend Three Rivers Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Harrison Central High School

What district is Three Rivers Elementary in?

Harrison County School District

What is the racial makeup of Three Rivers Elementary?

Students at Three Rivers Elementary are 43% African American, 38% White, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Three Rivers Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Three Rivers Elementary.

Is Three Rivers Elementary a good school?

Three Rivers Elementary ranks 102^nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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