Grace Christian Elementary School

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Grace Christian Elementary School ranks 123 rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grace Christian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 318 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hattiesburg Public School District, which is ranked 42 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Grace Christian Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (88.68%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Petal Primary School and Earl Travillion Attendance Center. Despite this, the school has shown strong performance in several subject areas, outperforming the Hattiesburg Public School District and the state average in many grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.4% of 3rd graders at Grace Christian Elementary were proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 64.5% for the district and 53.3% for the state.

Grace Christian Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.6 to 15.3 over the past three years, which may contribute to the school's academic performance. Additionally, the school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, reaching 118 out of 377 schools in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating. While the school's performance in English Language Arts has been more variable, it generally outperforms other nearby schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District, particularly in the upper elementary grades.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2207 W 7th Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

(601) 583-0662

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,615

Students who attend Grace Christian Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hattiesburg Steam Academy
	N R Burger Middle School
High:	Hattiesburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 318

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.7%

Two or more races:

6.0%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grace Christian Elementary School ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.58. (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 (88.7%), two or more races (6%), White (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hattiesburg Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grace Christian Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Grace Christian Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grace Christian Elementary School is $11,615. 3 elementary schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hattiesburg Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hattiesburg Public School District 42^nd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grace Christian Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	25.41	316^th	394	19.8%
2009	38.64	259^th	392	33.9%
2010	51.82	204^th	403	49.4%
2011	48.80	222^nd	418	46.9%
2012	31.96	304^th	414	26.6%
2013	41.96	252^nd	408	38.2%
2014	44.79	225^th	394	42.9%
2015	27.80	296^th	402	26.4%
2016	18.83	344^th	394	12.7%
2017	16.04	360^th	406	11.3%
2018	40.86	246^th	404	39.1%
2019	45.87	219^th	397	44.8%
2021	48.49	199^th	381	47.8%
2022	65.56	129^th	382	66.2%
2023	65.72	118^th	377	68.7%
2024	67.58	123^rd	390	68.5%

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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 Grace Christian Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	75	335	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1991	109	324	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
1992	129	332	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	461
1993	113	366	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	479
1994	97	412	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	509
1995	71	384	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	456
1996	71	384	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	456
1997	68	347	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	417
1998	63	358	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	427
1999	49	375	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	429
2000	30	381	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	420
2001	34	441	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	485
2002	29	499	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	540
2003	29	499	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	540
2004	24	413	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	443
2005	18	406	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	432
2006	13	422	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	439
2007	5	408	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	424
2008	6	427	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	449
2009	4	370	0	15	0	0	0	389
2010	9	415	0	10	0	0	3	437
2011	15	428	0	13	0	0	5	461
2012	6	459	1	14	0	0	10	490
2013	12	483	1	17	0	0	14	527
2014	7	480	0	18	0	0	12	517
2015	11	518	1	3	0	0	12	545
2016	8	464	0	3	0	2	10	487
2017	8	436	1	4	0	0	12	461
2018	8	407	0	0	0	1	3	419
2019	9	366	0	5	0	1	4	385
2020	7	374	0	1	0	0	4	386
2021	5	322	0	0	0	0	4	331
2022	10	289	0	5	0	0	10	314
2023	15	282	0	2	0	0	19	318

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 Grace Christian Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	410	23.9	17.1	n/a
1991	433	26.4	16.4	n/a
1992	461	26.5	17.3	94.8
1993	479	28.4	16.9	67.8
1994	509	31.3	16.3	67.6
1995	456	28.4	16.1	69.3
1996	456	28.4	16.1	69.3
1997	417	26.5	15.7	70.3
1998	427	24.4	17.5	72.4
1999	429	23.5	18.3	77.9
2000	420	28.5	14.7	78.6
2001	485	32.1	15.1	76.9
2002	540	7.3	74.0	86.3
2003	540	7.3	74.0	86.3
2004	443	25.6	17.3	84
2005	432	28.1	15.4	92.4
2006	439	26.9	16.3	92.5
2007	424	26.2	16.2	91.3
2008	449	28.5	15.8	93.1
2009	389	27.6	14.1	90.2
2010	437	27.2	16.0	94.5
2011	461	30.2	15.2	95.4
2012	490	29.6	16.5	96.9
2013	527	30.1	17.4	95.1
2014	517	29.0	17.8	92.3
2015	545	31.0	17.5	100
2016	487	25.0	19.4	100
2017	461	24.7	18.6	100
2018	419	24.2	17.3	100
2019	385	23.1	16.6	100
2020	386	21.2	18.1	100
2021	331	21.5	15.3	100
2022	314	22.9	13.6	100
2023	318	23.2	13.7	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 Grace Christian Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	410	23.9	17.1	n/a
1991	433	26.4	16.4	n/a
1992	461	26.5	17.3	94.8
1993	479	28.4	16.9	67.8
1994	509	31.3	16.3	67.6
1995	456	28.4	16.1	69.3
1996	456	28.4	16.1	69.3
1997	417	26.5	15.7	70.3
1998	427	24.4	17.5	72.4
1999	429	23.5	18.3	77.9
2000	420	28.5	14.7	78.6
2001	485	32.1	15.1	76.9
2002	540	7.3	74.0	86.3
2003	540	7.3	74.0	86.3
2004	443	25.6	17.3	84
2005	432	28.1	15.4	92.4
2006	439	26.9	16.3	92.5
2007	424	26.2	16.2	91.3
2008	449	28.5	15.8	93.1
2009	389	27.6	14.1	90.2
2010	437	27.2	16.0	94.5
2011	461	30.2	15.2	95.4
2012	490	29.6	16.5	96.9
2013	527	30.1	17.4	95.1
2014	517	29.0	17.8	92.3
2015	545	31.0	17.5	100
2016	487	25.0	19.4	100
2017	461	24.7	18.6	100
2018	419	24.2	17.3	100
2019	385	23.1	16.6	100
2020	386	21.2	18.1	100
2021	331	21.5	15.3	100
2022	314	22.9	13.6	100
2023	318	23.2	13.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grace Christian Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,765
2018	$8,730
2019	$8,751
2020	$10,404
2021	$11,637
2022	$11,615

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grace Christian 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 219^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 118^th of 377 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grace Christian Elementary School)	43.2	49.1	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	38.5	44.7	6.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grace Christian Elementary School)	68.8	51.8	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	45.8	49	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grace Christian Elementary School)	49.2	76.1	26.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	46.8	58.8	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grace Christian Elementary School)	20.9	78.6	57.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	33.4	61.8	28.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grace Christian Elementary School)	33.9	60.9	27%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hattiesburg Public School District)	39.2	63.9	24.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grace Christian Elementary School)	18.5	23.9	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hattiesburg Public School District)	32.3	42.8	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Grace Christian Elementary School)	56.3	80.4	24.1%
5th Grade Science (Hattiesburg Public School District)	54	81.2	27.2%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	385	318	17.4%
African American	366	282	23%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	9	15	66.7%
Two or More Races	4	19	375%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Grace Christian 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
Grace Christian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2207 W 7th Street	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0662	318	23	13.7	100.0%	15 (4.7%)	282 (88.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	67.6	123^rd of 390 public elementary schools	68.5%		65.7	118^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.7%	5	59.2	46.0	60.5				69.4	60.0	65.1				81.4		$11,615
Woodley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 O Ferrell St	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-8112	402	29	13.7	100.0%	36 (9.0%)	271 (67.4%)	77 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	75.9	81^st of 390 public elementary schools	79.2%		72.6	88^th of 377 public elementary schools	76.7%	7	66.6	59.5	59.7				71.8	63.8	59.7				85.1		$11,236
Thames Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Jamestown Road	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 582-6655	532	46	11.5	100.0%	21 (3.9%)	461 (86.7%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.8%)	58.9	159^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.2%		48.2	190^th of 377 public elementary schools	49.6%	31	51.8	56.5	65.2				54.2	49.3	46.3				81.2		$12,795
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ida Ave.	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-4311	298	22	13.5	100.0%	11 (3.7%)	193 (64.8%)	74 (24.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (6.0%)	49.9	205^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.4%		51.6	174^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	54.6	40.0	46.9				50.0	40.0	71.9				78.1		$12,343
Rowan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Martin Luther King Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Hattiesburg Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 583-0960	349	28	12.6	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	332 (95.1%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	78.7	67^th of 390 public elementary schools	82.8%		74.6	83^rd of 377 public elementary schools	78.0%	16	47.6	69.4	66.7				81.0	69.3	66.7				89.4		$12,738
Longleaf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5279 W. 4th Street	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-3858	712	62	11.4	99.6%	284 (39.9%)	319 (44.8%)	21 (2.9%)	33 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.6%)	75.7	83^rd of 390 public elementary schools	78.7%		83	49^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.0%	34	79.2	70.1	55.6				70.2	58.1	53.6				82.8		$10,769
Rawls Springs Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-6	10 Archie Smith Road	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 268-2217	218	26	8.2	98.6%	49 (22.5%)	141 (64.7%)	7 (3.2%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	56.9	168^th of 390 public elementary schools	56.9%		46.8	198^th of 377 public elementary schools	47.5%	30	56.3	45.5	44.0	48.0			67.7	40.9	52.0	56.0			76.0		$12,825
North Forrest Attendance Center	Public	K-6	702 Eatonville Road	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-6466	225	24	9.5	98.7%	57 (25.3%)	143 (63.6%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.6%)	67.8	121^st of 390 public elementary schools	69.0%		70.3	105^th of 377 public elementary schools	72.1%	16	52.1	48.2	67.7	56.0			54.5	58.6	54.9	64.0			83.8		$16,196
Earl Travillion Attendance Center	Public	PK, KG-8	316 Travillion Drive	Hattiesburg	39401	Forrest County	Forrest County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 584-9303	263	29	9.0	98.9%	4 (1.5%)	176 (66.9%)	71 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	16.3	342^nd of 390 public elementary schools	12.3%		24.2	304^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.4%	38	21.5	26.1	52.6	14.3	31.6	15.0	32.1	4.3	26.3	38.1	26.3	25.0	47.3	25.0	$14,682
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Leaf Lane	Hattiesburg	39402	Forrest County	Lamar County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 264-9764	764	66	11.5	99.6%	323 (42.3%)	328 (42.9%)	28 (3.7%)	18 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (8.6%)	75.3	86^th of 390 public elementary schools	77.9%		70.5	103^rd of 377 public elementary schools	72.7%	17	71.8	69.1	56.0				64.6	61.8	72.0				73.8		$10,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Grace Christian Elementary School

What district is Grace Christian Elementary School in?

Hattiesburg Public School District

How many students attend Grace Christian Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Grace Christian Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Grace Christian Elementary School?

Students at Grace Christian Elementary School are 89% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% White.

What schools do graduates of Grace Christian Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grace Christian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hattiesburg Steam Academy
Middle : N R Burger Middle School
High : Hattiesburg High School

Is Grace Christian Elementary School a good school?

Grace Christian Elementary School ranks 123^rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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