Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 225 students in grades PK-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

With a racial makeup of 24.44% White, 46.22% African American, 17.78% Hispanic, 1.78% Asian, and 9.33% two or more races, Central Elementary has a more diverse student body than schools like Beach Elementary (77.14% White) but less diverse than Jackson Elementary (56.18% African American). Academically, Central Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates as high as 60.6% in 3rd grade ELA. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.9 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary (13.8).

Despite the school's overall strong performance, the 100% free and reduced-lunch rate indicates that Central Elementary's student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges. However, the school's commitment to equity and inclusion, as evidenced by its diverse student body and academic success, suggests it may have effective practices that could be shared with other schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1100 Dupont Street
       Pascagoula, MS  39567


(228) 938-6559

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,561 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trent Lott Academy
    William M Colmer Middle School
High:    Pascagoula High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.2%
White:
24.4%
Hispanic:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.74. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.2%), White (24.4%), Hispanic (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 11, which is the 3rd best among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $15,561, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 34.84 274th 394 30.5%
2009 46.07 228th 392 41.8%
2010 29.42 305th 403 24.3%
2011 29.15 329th 418 21.3%
2012 50.63 206th 414 50.2%
2013 40.68 258th 408 36.8%
2014 28.70 313th 394 20.6%
2015 45.02 211th 402 47.5%
2016 42.64 224th 394 43.1%
2017 57.06 168th 406 58.6%
2018 62.74 150th 404 62.9%
2019 62.95 141st 397 64.5%
2021 69.86 106th 381 72.2%
2022 69.62 110th 382 71.2%
2023 49.69 184th 377 51.2%
2024 58.74 160th 390 59.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 157 75 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 161 76 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 163 77 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1993 153 77 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 145 93 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1995 153 122 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 153 122 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 173 119 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 150 145 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 159 128 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 141 150 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 130 97 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2002 98 79 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 98 79 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 104 103 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2005 91 185 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 85 180 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 79 185 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2008 86 169 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2009 70 144 5 14 0 0 0 0 233
2010 79 159 0 17 0 0 0 0 255
2011 78 154 2 24 0 0 0 0 258
2012 63 122 0 21 0 0 0 0 206
2013 66 127 0 19 0 0 11 0 223
2014 64 137 0 19 0 0 3 0 223
2015 71 143 0 19 1 0 1 0 235
2016 82 128 0 23 0 0 3 0 236
2017 85 128 0 31 0 0 3 0 247
2018 77 122 1 32 0 0 6 0 238
2019 72 119 2 36 0 0 12 0 241
2020 66 132 2 37 0 0 17 0 254
2021 46 105 1 28 0 0 15 0 195
2022 42 110 3 30 0 0 14 0 199
2023 55 104 4 40 1 0 21 0 225

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1991 247 14.0 17.6 n/a
1992 250 14.0 17.8 37.2
1993 235 12.9 18.2 36.2
1994 241 13.6 17.7 38.6
1995 276 15.0 18.4 40.9
1996 276 15.0 18.4 40.9
1997 293 18.0 16.3 42.3
1998 298 21.5 13.9 45
1999 290 21.5 13.5 52.8
2000 300 21.6 13.9 55
2001 234 22.6 10.4 55.1
2002 180 18.6 9.7 61.7
2003 180 18.6 9.7 61.7
2004 212 20.6 10.3 77.4
2005 283 21.6 13.1 81.6
2006 276 19.0 14.5 91.7
2007 270 18.8 14.4 93
2008 268 20.4 13.1 90.7
2009 233 18.5 12.6 86.3
2010 255 19.4 13.1 85.1
2011 258 21.6 11.9 82.9
2012 206 16.9 12.1 87.9
2013 223 16.8 13.2 89.7
2014 223 16.7 13.3 90.1
2015 235 19.0 12.3 88.5
2016 236 19.0 12.4 88.1
2017 247 18.0 13.6 98.8
2018 238 15.9 14.9 100
2019 241 17.4 13.8 100
2020 254 18.4 13.7 100
2021 195 19.0 10.2 100
2022 199 16.6 11.9 100
2023 225 20.3 11.0 100

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1991 247 14.0 17.6 n/a
1992 250 14.0 17.8 37.2
1993 235 12.9 18.2 36.2
1994 241 13.6 17.7 38.6
1995 276 15.0 18.4 40.9
1996 276 15.0 18.4 40.9
1997 293 18.0 16.3 42.3
1998 298 21.5 13.9 45
1999 290 21.5 13.5 52.8
2000 300 21.6 13.9 55
2001 234 22.6 10.4 55.1
2002 180 18.6 9.7 61.7
2003 180 18.6 9.7 61.7
2004 212 20.6 10.3 77.4
2005 283 21.6 13.1 81.6
2006 276 19.0 14.5 91.7
2007 270 18.8 14.4 93
2008 268 20.4 13.1 90.7
2009 233 18.5 12.6 86.3
2010 255 19.4 13.1 85.1
2011 258 21.6 11.9 82.9
2012 206 16.9 12.1 87.9
2013 223 16.8 13.2 89.7
2014 223 16.7 13.3 90.1
2015 235 19.0 12.3 88.5
2016 236 19.0 12.4 88.1
2017 247 18.0 13.6 98.8
2018 238 15.9 14.9 100
2019 241 17.4 13.8 100
2020 254 18.4 13.7 100
2021 195 19.0 10.2 100
2022 199 16.6 11.9 100
2023 225 20.3 11.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $11,978
2018 $12,296
2019 $12,837
2020 $16,971
2021 $15,313
2022 $15,561

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 184th of 377 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)44.252.4
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.660.4
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)55.865.8
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)50.258
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)47.739.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)55.555.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)63.646.4
 17.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)52.353.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241225
 6.6%
African American119104
 12.6%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic3640
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7255
 23.6%
Two or More Races1221
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Central Elementary School ranks 160th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Trent Lott Academy
Middle : William M Colmer Middle School
High : Pascagoula High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Central Elementary School.

Students at Central Elementary School are 46% African American, 24% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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