Lake Elementary School

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Lake Elementary School ranks 59 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a student population of just 93 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, this school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and the state of Mississippi in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.7% of 3rd graders and 81.3% of 4th graders at Lake Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 58.7% and 69.4% for the district, respectively. In mathematics, 61.1% of 3rd graders and 62.6% of 4th graders were proficient or better, again outperforming the district's 47% and 59.1%. This strong academic performance has earned Lake Elementary a 4-star rating and a ranking of 59th out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi, placing it in the top quartile statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, Lake Elementary stands out for its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 12.3 students per teacher over the past three years, lower than the 11 to 13.8 students per teacher at surrounding schools. Additionally, while 100% of Lake Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic disadvantage, the school spends $14,234 per student, more than the $10,772 to $13,827 per student spent at nearby schools. This additional funding may contribute to the school's success, though Beach Elementary School in the same district has even higher proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public K-4

4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567

(228) 938-6422

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,789

Students who attend Lake Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 88

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.4%

African American:

25.0%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Elementary School ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.72. (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 Lake Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), African American (25%), Hispanic (9.1%). (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 Lake Elementary School is 8, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District! (See more...)

Compare Lake Elementary School employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Elementary School is $17,789, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lake 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 Lake Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	60.23	152^nd	394	61.4%
2009	61.79	149^th	392	62.0%
2010	43.97	240^th	403	40.4%
2011	40.66	269^th	418	35.6%
2012	53.38	194^th	414	53.1%
2013	69.66	123^rd	408	69.9%
2014	71.78	97^th	394	75.4%
2016	67.62	119^th	394	69.8%
2017	78.48	70^th	406	82.8%
2018	73.50	100^th	404	75.2%
2019	70.73	106^th	397	73.3%
2021	67.03	119^th	381	68.8%
2022	86.48	38^th	382	90.1%
2023	71.37	98^th	377	74.0%
2024	80.72	59^th	390	84.9%

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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 Lake Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	99	47	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
1991	106	47	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	154
1992	92	48	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
1993	96	45	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	141
1994	98	44	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1995	113	59	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1996	113	59	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1997	97	66	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	165
1998	99	61	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1999	93	63	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	158
2000	77	76	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	156
2001	69	74	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	144
2002	80	54	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	139
2003	80	54	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	139
2004	78	54	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	138
2005	74	44	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	126
2006	74	48	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	129
2007	83	37	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	125
2008	74	41	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	119
2009	72	48	1	4	0	0	0	125
2010	58	45	1	2	0	0	0	106
2011	62	53	0	2	0	0	0	117
2012	47	38	0	5	0	0	1	91
2013	37	40	0	6	0	0	3	86
2014	41	33	1	12	0	0	0	87
2015	41	42	0	12	0	0	0	95
2016	45	50	0	10	0	0	1	106
2017	51	37	0	20	0	0	2	110
2018	44	35	0	18	0	0	2	99
2019	43	37	0	15	0	0	4	99
2020	41	37	0	20	0	1	8	107
2021	35	24	0	16	0	0	8	83
2022	41	29	0	18	0	0	3	91
2023	53	26	0	13	0	0	1	93
2024	54	22	1	8	0	0	3	88

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 Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	146	8.0	18.2	n/a
1991	154	8.1	19.0	n/a
1992	140	8.0	17.5	37.1
1993	141	8.1	17.4	36.2
1994	143	9.4	15.2	38.5
1995	174	9.2	18.9	40.8
1996	174	9.2	18.9	40.8
1997	165	9.0	18.3	42.4
1998	162	9.2	17.6	45.1
1999	158	7.9	20.0	52.5
2000	156	7.7	20.3	55.1
2001	144	7.7	18.7	55.6
2002	139	8.6	16.2	61.9
2003	139	8.6	16.2	61.9
2004	138	8.7	15.9	63
2005	126	9.1	13.8	67.5
2006	129	6.1	21.1	72.9
2007	125	10.3	12.1	64
2008	119	10.8	11.0	63
2009	125	8.6	14.5	66.4
2010	106	7.6	13.9	60.4
2011	117	7.6	15.2	65
2012	91	6.6	13.7	70.3
2013	86	7.3	11.6	80.2
2014	87	7.0	12.3	78.2
2015	95	7.0	13.5	81.1
2016	106	9.0	11.7	82.1
2017	110	8.7	12.5	97.3
2018	99	9.5	10.3	100
2019	99	6.9	14.3	100
2020	107	7.7	13.8	100
2021	83	7.6	10.9	100
2022	91	7.3	12.3	100
2023	93	8.9	10.3	100
2024	88	10.9	8.0	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 Lake Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	146	8.0	18.2	n/a
1991	154	8.1	19.0	n/a
1992	140	8.0	17.5	37.1
1993	141	8.1	17.4	36.2
1994	143	9.4	15.2	38.5
1995	174	9.2	18.9	40.8
1996	174	9.2	18.9	40.8
1997	165	9.0	18.3	42.4
1998	162	9.2	17.6	45.1
1999	158	7.9	20.0	52.5
2000	156	7.7	20.3	55.1
2001	144	7.7	18.7	55.6
2002	139	8.6	16.2	61.9
2003	139	8.6	16.2	61.9
2004	138	8.7	15.9	63
2005	126	9.1	13.8	67.5
2006	129	6.1	21.1	72.9
2007	125	10.3	12.1	64
2008	119	10.8	11.0	63
2009	125	8.6	14.5	66.4
2010	106	7.6	13.9	60.4
2011	117	7.6	15.2	65
2012	91	6.6	13.7	70.3
2013	86	7.3	11.6	80.2
2014	87	7.0	12.3	78.2
2015	95	7.0	13.5	81.1
2016	106	9.0	11.7	82.1
2017	110	8.7	12.5	97.3
2018	99	9.5	10.3	100
2019	99	6.9	14.3	100
2020	107	7.7	13.8	100
2021	83	7.6	10.9	100
2022	91	7.3	12.3	100
2023	93	8.9	10.3	100
2024	88	10.9	8.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$14,351
2018	$14,234
2019	$14,532
2020	$17,248
2021	$16,443
2022	$17,789

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 106^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 98^th of 377 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Elementary School)	60	55.6	4.4%
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 (Lake Elementary School)	35	66.7	31.7%
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 (Lake Elementary School)	76.5	55	21.5%
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 (Lake Elementary School)	64.7	70	5.3%
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	99	93	6.1%
African American	37	26	29.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	13	13.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	53	23.3%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Lake 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Lake Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Elementary School?

Students at Lake Elementary School are 61% White, 25% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Lake Elementary School a good school?

Lake Elementary School ranks 59^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lake Elementary School attend?

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

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

What district is Lake Elementary School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

How many students attend Lake Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Lake Elementary School.

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