Pass Christian Elementary

Summary:

Pass Christian Elementary is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades PK-5 in the Pass Christian Public School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Mississippi elementary schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

What sets Pass Christian Elementary apart is its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and low student-teacher ratio. The school has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with 43.12% White, 36.77% African American, and 16.67% two or more races. Academically, Pass Christian Elementary students outperform the state average on MAAP tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 14.6 over the past three years, lower than Delisle Elementary and other nearby schools.

Despite the challenges of serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 99.21% to 99.24% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Pass Christian Elementary has consistently achieved strong academic results. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's diverse student population and low student-teacher ratio, sets it apart from the surrounding Gulfport School District, Harrison County School District, and other nearby districts. Pass Christian Elementary's success serves as a model for how schools can effectively support and educate a diverse, economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 270 West Second Street
       Pass Christian, MS  39571


(228) 452-5200

District: Pass Christian Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,315 Help


Students who attend Pass Christian Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pass Christian Middle
High:    Pass Christian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.1%
African American:
36.8%
Two or more races:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pass Christian Elementary ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pass Christian Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.1%), African American (36.8%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pass Christian Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pass Christian Elementary is $10,315.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pass Christian Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pass Christian Public School District 8th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pass Christian Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 80.15 62nd 392 84.2%
2010 89.49 27th 403 93.3%
2011 93.82 11th 418 97.4%
2012 91.69 21st 414 94.9%
2013 90.87 20th 408 95.1%
2014 82.61 42nd 394 89.3%
2015 77.73 69th 402 82.8%
2016 68.50 113th 394 71.3%
2017 68.51 113th 406 72.2%
2018 68.05 125th 404 69.1%
2019 71.21 104th 397 73.8%
2021 80.91 69th 381 81.9%
2022 74.91 89th 382 76.7%
2023 71.00 100th 377 73.5%
2024 73.92 91st 390 76.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Open Quote The school is in a nosedive and desperately needs a change in the culture. I hope the superintendent does something drastic because there are a lot of disappointed families in the Pass who refuse to send their kids to such a troubled school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pass Christian Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 139 150 54 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 154 149 54 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 133 163 42 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1993 143 184 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 179 208 47 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 184 218 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1996 184 218 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1997 175 212 32 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 191 197 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 158 221 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 151 245 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 146 233 28 2 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 162 263 27 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 162 263 27 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 150 280 26 7 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 162 276 25 10 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 241 145 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 230 93 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 231 98 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 102 147 18 6 2 0 0 0 275
2010 158 159 16 5 0 0 17 0 355
2011 188 161 15 11 0 0 7 0 382
2012 217 167 15 5 0 1 10 0 415
2013 280 188 13 6 2 1 19 0 509
2014 282 208 14 10 1 1 32 0 548
2015 269 224 15 17 1 0 34 0 560
2016 237 215 14 24 1 0 32 0 523
2017 231 211 14 19 2 0 33 0 510
2018 221 194 15 14 2 0 32 0 478
2019 206 175 15 15 1 0 41 0 453
2020 173 161 11 11 0 0 79 0 435
2021 147 168 9 10 0 0 58 0 392
2022 158 160 8 5 1 0 65 0 397
2023 163 139 6 6 1 0 63 0 378

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 Pass Christian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 343 20.5 16.7 n/a
1991 357 20.9 17.0 n/a
1992 338 20.8 16.2 55.3
1993 361 20.6 17.5 58.4
1994 434 25.4 17.1 59.4
1995 436 27.2 16.0 55.7
1996 436 27.2 16.0 55.7
1997 419 26.0 16.1 53.5
1998 413 24.5 16.9 52.3
1999 404 25.1 16.1 61.4
2000 421 26.2 16.1 58.4
2001 410 27.7 14.8 60.7
2002 457 29.8 15.3 63
2003 457 29.8 15.3 63
2004 465 29.6 15.7 76.3
2005 475 30.2 15.7 78.9
2006 412 28.0 14.7 77.2
2007 342 22.6 15.1 74.6
2008 350 21.4 16.4 65.1
2009 275 14.4 19.1 75.3
2010 355 19.3 18.3 68.7
2011 382 24.1 15.8 66.2
2012 415 25.9 15.9 68.2
2013 509 29.5 17.2 71.5
2014 548 31.2 17.5 71.5
2015 560 33.0 16.9 69.8
2016 523 33.0 15.8 71.1
2017 510 33.8 15.0 72
2018 478 29.9 15.9 72
2019 453 28.5 15.8 74
2020 435 25.6 16.9 75.4
2021 392 26.7 14.6 99.2
2022 397 28.9 13.7 99.2
2023 378 33.8 11.1 99.2

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 Pass Christian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 343 20.5 16.7 n/a
1991 357 20.9 17.0 n/a
1992 338 20.8 16.2 55.3
1993 361 20.6 17.5 58.4
1994 434 25.4 17.1 59.4
1995 436 27.2 16.0 55.7
1996 436 27.2 16.0 55.7
1997 419 26.0 16.1 53.5
1998 413 24.5 16.9 52.3
1999 404 25.1 16.1 61.4
2000 421 26.2 16.1 58.4
2001 410 27.7 14.8 60.7
2002 457 29.8 15.3 63
2003 457 29.8 15.3 63
2004 465 29.6 15.7 76.3
2005 475 30.2 15.7 78.9
2006 412 28.0 14.7 77.2
2007 342 22.6 15.1 74.6
2008 350 21.4 16.4 65.1
2009 275 14.4 19.1 75.3
2010 355 19.3 18.3 68.7
2011 382 24.1 15.8 66.2
2012 415 25.9 15.9 68.2
2013 509 29.5 17.2 71.5
2014 548 31.2 17.5 71.5
2015 560 33.0 16.9 69.8
2016 523 33.0 15.8 71.1
2017 510 33.8 15.0 72
2018 478 29.9 15.9 72
2019 453 28.5 15.8 74
2020 435 25.6 16.9 75.4
2021 392 26.7 14.6 99.2
2022 397 28.9 13.7 99.2
2023 378 33.8 11.1 99.2

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 Pass Christian Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $728 (7.1%) $9,586 (92.9%) $10,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pass Christian Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 104th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 377 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Elementary)4460.7
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)5167.2
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)42.727.3
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)50.640.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Elementary)66.274.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)67.562.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)70.477.8
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)69.469.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Elementary)52.256
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)58.261
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)44.545.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)54.459.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pass Christian Elementary)77.284.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Pass Christian Public School District)77.282.2
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453378
 16.6%
African American175139
 20.6%
American Indian11
Asian156
 60%
Hispanic156
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White206163
 20.9%
Two or More Races4163
 53.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%99.2%
 25.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pass Christian Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Pass Christian Elementary.

Students who attend Pass Christian Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pass Christian Middle
High : Pass Christian High School

Pass Christian Elementary ranks 91st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Pass Christian Elementary are 43% White, 37% African American, 17% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


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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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