Eastlawn Elementary School

Q: Is Eastlawn Elementary School a good school?

Eastlawn Elementary School ranks 163 rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eastlawn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with 327 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.7. The school has a diverse student population, with a relatively even split between White, African American, and Hispanic students.

Eastlawn Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades, with its 4th grade ELA proficiency rate at 65.2% compared to the state's 57.1%, and its 4th grade Math proficiency rate at 60.8% compared to the state's 55%. This strong academic performance is noteworthy, especially given the school's high-poverty student population, as indicated by its 100% free/reduced lunch rate. Eastlawn's spending per student, at $12,214, is higher than the state average and on par with other schools in the district.

When compared to nearby schools, Eastlawn stands out for its balanced racial makeup, in contrast with schools like Lake Elementary (57% White) and Arlington Heights Elementary (57% African American). Additionally, the nearby Moss Point Separate School District consistently underperforms Eastlawn and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District on state assessments, highlighting the importance of district-level factors in shaping school performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

2611 Ingalls Ave
Pascagoula, MS 39567

(228) 938-6431

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163^rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,778

Students who attend Eastlawn Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 331

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.5%

African American:

34.7%

Hispanic:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastlawn Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 7^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.3. (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 Student population at Eastlawn Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), African American (34.7%), Hispanic (15.7%). (See more...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastlawn Elementary School is 12.3. 6 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eastlawn Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastlawn Elementary School is $14,778. 5 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

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

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Rank History for Eastlawn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	68.26	114^th	394	71.1%
2009	73.87	89^th	392	77.3%
2010	80.78	58^th	403	85.6%
2011	74.84	85^th	418	79.7%
2012	64.40	145^th	414	65.0%
2013	71.06	111^th	408	72.8%
2014	74.21	87^th	394	77.9%
2015	69.49	107^th	402	73.4%
2016	69.60	106^th	394	73.1%
2017	85.31	41^st	406	89.9%
2018	66.75	129^th	404	68.1%
2019	59.16	161^st	397	59.4%
2021	66.34	123^rd	381	67.7%
2022	51.42	180^th	382	52.9%
2023	64.22	127^th	377	66.3%
2024	58.30	163^rd	390	58.2%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, July 28, 2015

We absolutely love this school. My daughter is starting her fourth year here and it is such a fun and caring school. Everyone who works there treats you and your child like one big family. The principal cares so much about the children and lets them do so much fun stuff from talent shows, dances, programs, dress up days, jean days and class parties. It means so much to me that my daughter is excited to go to school. And a huge part of that is because the staff there, the principal, teachers, assistant teachers, office workers, cafeteria ladies, janitors, music teacher, librarian, art teacher, PE teacher, everyone. The curriculum is great as well, it's challenging but they are learning so much. I was worried about Common Core at first and was overwhelmed at the homework that was required every day, but it is actually quite manageable. I do like that they will put your child in the class that best fits their pace. There are advance classes and classes for children who need a little bit more one on one time to get the material. The building itself is also nice, there is a lot of natural light and it is covered in student artwork, I love that. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eastlawn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	309	134	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	448
1991	326	143	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	474
1992	330	128	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	463
1993	337	119	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	465
1994	342	124	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	476
1995	333	129	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	476
1996	333	129	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	476
1997	319	150	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	477
1998	317	131	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	457
1999	334	134	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	473
2000	329	133	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	468
2001	284	132	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	423
2002	285	132	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	429
2003	285	132	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	429
2004	274	163	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	451
2005	273	144	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	436
2006	226	115	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	358
2007	217	110	2	37	1	n/a	n/a	367
2008	225	110	2	44	2	n/a	n/a	383
2009	222	111	3	48	1	0	0	385
2010	240	118	2	33	1	0	1	395
2011	242	103	1	35	0	0	1	382
2012	190	96	1	26	2	0	1	316
2013	188	91	0	26	0	0	8	313
2014	190	87	0	42	0	0	9	328
2015	185	95	1	45	1	0	3	330
2016	171	105	4	45	3	0	2	330
2017	164	92	4	39	0	0	19	318
2018	144	80	2	50	0	0	8	284
2019	133	83	1	57	0	0	7	281
2020	130	87	3	53	0	0	20	293
2021	120	73	2	48	0	0	20	263
2022	110	130	2	63	0	0	17	322
2023	127	125	1	49	0	0	25	327
2024	134	115	1	52	0	0	29	331

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 Eastlawn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	448	22.4	20.0	n/a
1991	474	21.8	21.7	n/a
1992	463	21.9	21.1	36.9
1993	465	21.8	21.3	36.3
1994	476	22.3	21.3	38.7
1995	476	22.5	21.2	41
1996	476	22.5	21.2	41
1997	477	22.5	21.2	42.3
1998	457	22.6	20.2	45.1
1999	473	22.5	21.0	53.1
2000	468	23.5	19.9	54.9
2001	423	23.5	18.0	55.3
2002	429	25.3	17.0	61.5
2003	429	25.3	17.0	61.5
2004	451	25.5	17.7	61.4
2005	436	26.1	16.7	61.5
2006	358	26.0	13.8	96.9
2007	367	25.0	14.7	83.1
2008	383	25.1	15.3	70.8
2009	385	25.5	15.1	73.2
2010	395	25.2	15.6	71.9
2011	382	22.9	16.6	69.1
2012	316	19.8	15.9	72.8
2013	313	19.9	15.7	68.4
2014	328	19.9	16.4	69.5
2015	330	20.0	16.5	70.3
2016	330	21.0	15.7	69.4
2017	318	19.8	16.0	99.1
2018	284	21.4	13.2	100
2019	281	21.4	13.1	100
2020	293	21.4	13.6	100
2021	263	20.4	12.8	100
2022	322	22.8	14.1	100
2023	327	27.7	11.7	100
2024	331	26.8	12.3	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 Eastlawn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	448	22.4	20.0	n/a
1991	474	21.8	21.7	n/a
1992	463	21.9	21.1	36.9
1993	465	21.8	21.3	36.3
1994	476	22.3	21.3	38.7
1995	476	22.5	21.2	41
1996	476	22.5	21.2	41
1997	477	22.5	21.2	42.3
1998	457	22.6	20.2	45.1
1999	473	22.5	21.0	53.1
2000	468	23.5	19.9	54.9
2001	423	23.5	18.0	55.3
2002	429	25.3	17.0	61.5
2003	429	25.3	17.0	61.5
2004	451	25.5	17.7	61.4
2005	436	26.1	16.7	61.5
2006	358	26.0	13.8	96.9
2007	367	25.0	14.7	83.1
2008	383	25.1	15.3	70.8
2009	385	25.5	15.1	73.2
2010	395	25.2	15.6	71.9
2011	382	22.9	16.6	69.1
2012	316	19.8	15.9	72.8
2013	313	19.9	15.7	68.4
2014	328	19.9	16.4	69.5
2015	330	20.0	16.5	70.3
2016	330	21.0	15.7	69.4
2017	318	19.8	16.0	99.1
2018	284	21.4	13.2	100
2019	281	21.4	13.1	100
2020	293	21.4	13.6	100
2021	263	20.4	12.8	100
2022	322	22.8	14.1	100
2023	327	27.7	11.7	100
2024	331	26.8	12.3	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 Eastlawn Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,873
2018	$12,214
2019	$12,464
2020	$14,132
2021	$13,489
2022	$14,778

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastlawn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 161^st of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 127^th of 377 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastlawn Elementary School)	56.5	67.6	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.6	60.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastlawn Elementary School)	52.1	55.9	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.2	58	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eastlawn Elementary School)	44.7	58.3	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	55.5	55.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eastlawn Elementary School)	42.6	45.9	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52.3	53.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	327	16.4%
African American	83	125	50.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	57	49	14%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	133	127	4.5%
Two or More Races	7	25	257.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Eastlawn 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ingalls Ave	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6431	331	27	12.3	100.0%	134 (40.5%)	115 (34.7%)	52 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	58.3	163^rd of 390 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%	36	57.8	65.2		39.7	60.8			$14,778
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3203 Lanier Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6554	165	15	11.0	100.0%	19 (11.5%)	99 (60.0%)	27 (16.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.7%)	50	204^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.7%		65.6	119^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.4%	85	51.7	61.5		34.4	61.5			$15,595
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	4102 Scovel Rd	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6547	185	14	12.9	100.0%	56 (30.3%)	73 (39.5%)	39 (21.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	59.6	155^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	110^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.8%	45	61.3	69.1		45.2	50.0			$17,470
Beach Elementary School	Public	K-4	633 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6428	105	8	13.5	100.0%	83 (79.0%)	16 (15.2%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	97.6	1^st of 390 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.9	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	90.0	95.0		90.0	95.0			$14,344
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Dupont Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6559	218	21	10.6	100.0%	53 (24.3%)	113 (51.8%)	36 (16.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	58.7	160^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.0%		49.7	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%	24	60.6	53.6		54.6	58.5			$15,561
Arlington Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3511 Arlington Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6552	360	29	12.5	100.0%	40 (11.1%)	202 (56.1%)	98 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	38.4	250^th of 390 public elementary schools	35.9%		38.8	238^th of 377 public elementary schools	36.9%	12	47.7	62.3		26.2	42.0			$14,678
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	88	11	8.0	100.0%	54 (61.4%)	22 (25.0%)	8 (9.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	80.7	59^th of 390 public elementary schools	84.9%		71.4	98^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.0%	39	77.7	81.3		61.1	62.6			$17,789
Moss Point Kreole Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	6312 Martin Luther King Blvd	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-3719	408	36	11.2	100.0%	71 (17.4%)	290 (71.1%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.6%)								(n/a)								$16,999
Gautier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Magnolia Tree	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8824	402	36	11.2	100.0%	114 (28.4%)	190 (47.3%)	60 (14.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	68.8	114^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.8%		67.9	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		57.9	69.4		61.0	62.5			$14,673
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	335	26	12.6	100.0%	43 (12.8%)	239 (71.3%)	22 (6.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6	36.7	27.2	38.7	46.7	$17,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastlawn Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Eastlawn Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Eastlawn Elementary School a good school?

Eastlawn Elementary School ranks 163^rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Eastlawn Elementary School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

How many students attend Eastlawn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Eastlawn Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Eastlawn Elementary School?

Students at Eastlawn Elementary School are 40% White, 35% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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