Pass Christian Elementary

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

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:
91^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,780

Students who attend Pass Christian Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pass Christian Middle
High:	Pass Christian High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 390

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.0%

African American:

38.2%

Two or more races:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pass Christian Elementary ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.92. (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 Pass Christian Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), African American (38.2%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pass Christian Elementary is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Pass Christian Elementary employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pass Christian Elementary is $15,780.

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 8^th 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
2009	80.15	62^nd	392	84.2%
2010	89.49	27^th	403	93.3%
2011	93.82	11^th	418	97.4%
2012	91.69	21^st	414	94.9%
2013	90.87	20^th	408	95.1%
2014	82.61	42^nd	394	89.3%
2015	77.73	69^th	402	82.8%
2016	68.50	113^th	394	71.3%
2017	68.51	113^th	406	72.2%
2018	68.05	125^th	404	69.1%
2019	71.21	104^th	397	73.8%
2021	80.91	69^th	381	81.9%
2022	74.91	89^th	382	76.7%
2023	71.00	100^th	377	73.5%
2024	73.92	91^st	390	76.7%

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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
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

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	Total
1990	139	150	54	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1991	154	149	54	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
1992	133	163	42	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
1993	143	184	34	0	0	n/a	n/a	361
1994	179	208	47	0	0	n/a	n/a	434
1995	184	218	33	1	0	n/a	n/a	436
1996	184	218	33	1	0	n/a	n/a	436
1997	175	212	32	0	0	n/a	n/a	419
1998	191	197	25	0	0	n/a	n/a	413
1999	158	221	25	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
2000	151	245	22	3	0	n/a	n/a	421
2001	146	233	28	2	1	n/a	n/a	410
2002	162	263	27	5	0	n/a	n/a	457
2003	162	263	27	5	0	n/a	n/a	457
2004	150	280	26	7	2	n/a	n/a	465
2005	162	276	25	10	2	n/a	n/a	475
2006	241	145	15	10	1	n/a	n/a	412
2007	230	93	12	6	1	n/a	n/a	342
2008	231	98	11	9	1	n/a	n/a	350
2009	102	147	18	6	2	0	0	275
2010	158	159	16	5	0	0	17	355
2011	188	161	15	11	0	0	7	382
2012	217	167	15	5	0	1	10	415
2013	280	188	13	6	2	1	19	509
2014	282	208	14	10	1	1	32	548
2015	269	224	15	17	1	0	34	560
2016	237	215	14	24	1	0	32	523
2017	231	211	14	19	2	0	33	510
2018	221	194	15	14	2	0	32	478
2019	206	175	15	15	1	0	41	453
2020	173	161	11	11	0	0	79	435
2021	147	168	9	10	0	0	58	392
2022	158	160	8	5	1	0	65	397
2023	163	139	6	6	1	0	63	378
2024	156	149	9	9	2	0	65	390

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
2024	390	35.5	10.9	74.9

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
2024	390	35.5	10.9	74.9

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

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,699
2018	$10,314
2019	$10,842
2020	$12,089
2021	$13,028
2022	$15,780

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 104^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 100^th 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)	44	60.7	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	51	67.2	16.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)	42.7	27.3	15.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	50.6	40.5	10.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Elementary)	66.2	74.6	8.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	67.5	62.6	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)	70.4	77.8	7.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	69.4	69.5	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Elementary)	52.2	56	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pass Christian Public School District)	58.2	61	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Elementary)	44.5	45.8	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pass Christian Public School District)	54.4	59.3	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Pass Christian Elementary)	77.2	84.8	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Pass Christian Public School District)	77.2	82.2	5%
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	453	378	16.6%
African American	175	139	20.6%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	15	6	60%
Hispanic	15	6	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	163	20.9%
Two or More Races	41	63	53.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	99.2%	25.3%

Schools Near Pass Christian Elementary

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Pass Christian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	270 West Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5200	390	36	10.9	74.9%	156 (40.0%)	149 (38.2%)	9 (2.3%)	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (16.7%)	73.9	91^st of 390 public elementary schools	76.7%		71	100^th of 377 public elementary schools	73.5%	9	58.4	63.3	57.6		71.7	68.3	65.1		78.8	$15,780
Pineville Elementary School	Public	K-6	5192 Menge Avenue	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-4364	170	14	12.1	66.5%	119 (70.0%)	17 (10.0%)	15 (8.8%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.1%)	84.9	45^th of 390 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.3	15^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.0%	30	65.0	70.0	75.0	66.7	55.0	72.4	75.0	85.0	90.0	$13,622
Delisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6303 W Wittman Road	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6219	424	37	11.5	54.2%	308 (72.6%)	62 (14.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.6%)	73	98^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.9%		74.8	81^st of 377 public elementary schools	78.5%	17	72.9	60.0	57.8		73.5	63.1	63.4		70.4	$13,440
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	214 St. Augustine Drive	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-9764	432	32	13.4	60.2%	292 (67.6%)	58 (13.4%)	12 (2.8%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (14.8%)								(n/a)	82.2				68.3					$11,109
North Bay Elementary School	Public	2-5	602 Pine St.	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-4052	476	35	13.7	100.0%	314 (66.0%)	106 (22.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	85.8	41^st of 390 public elementary schools	89.5%		83.9	43^rd of 377 public elementary schools	88.6%	2	67.0	73.9	61.2		73.0	79.0	86.0		85.2	$14,633
Wj Quarles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	111 Quarles Street	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-3946	427	33	12.7	59.7%	280 (65.6%)	68 (15.9%)	12 (2.8%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.2%)								(n/a)	77.3				78.3					$11,161
Waveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1101 St Joseph Street	Waveland	39576	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-6630	329	32	10.4	100.0%	187 (56.8%)	81 (24.6%)	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (14.6%)								(n/a)										$14,470
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4051 15th Street	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1025	505	43	11.6	99.4%	72 (14.3%)	370 (73.3%)	35 (6.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.8%)	63.6	142^nd of 390 public elementary schools	63.6%		62.3	139^th of 377 public elementary schools	63.1%	3	57.5	63.8	60.5		47.9	61.3	43.4		82.9	$11,188
Twenty Eighth St Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3034 46th Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 867-2140	381	30	12.9	99.2%	28 (7.3%)	291 (76.4%)	20 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (10.0%)	41.6	237^th of 390 public elementary schools	39.2%		41.9	221^st of 377 public elementary schools	41.4%	16	50.0	53.2	42.0		53.2	53.2	40.0		56.0	$11,680
East Hancock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 255-6637	635	45	14.0	36.4%	555 (87.4%)	25 (3.9%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.8%)	94.1	11^th of 390 public elementary schools	97.2%		88.9	25^th of 377 public elementary schools	93.4%	14	87.0	74.3	77.7		88.8	84.9	87.2		90.5	$10,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Pass Christian Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Pass Christian Elementary?

Students at Pass Christian Elementary are 40% White, 38% African American, 17% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Pass Christian Elementary a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Pass Christian Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Pass Christian Middle
High : Pass Christian High School

What district is Pass Christian Elementary in?

Pass Christian Public School District

How many students attend Pass Christian Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Pass Christian Elementary.

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