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Bay Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Bay Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Bay Springs, Mississippi, with a student population of 405. The school is part of the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Springs Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across grades and subjects, with 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates of 61.1% and 74.1%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 57.7% and 53.3%. The school also has a higher spending per student at $7,840, a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 14.1 to 16.5, and an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at over 99%.

Despite the high poverty level of its student population, Bay Springs Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggesting the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. While the student population is predominantly African American, the nearby schools like William J Berry Elementary School, North Jones Elementary School, and Raleigh Elementary School have more diverse racial compositions. Additionally, Bay Springs Elementary generally outperforms the West Jasper Consolidated Schools district and the state of Mississippi in MAAP test scores, particularly in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 510 Hwy 18
       Bay Springs, MS  39422-0927

(601) 425-8520

District: West Jasper Consolidated Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,840 Help


Students who attend Bay Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bay Springs Middle School
High:    Bay Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.4%
White:
8.1%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bay Springs Elementary School ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.4%), White (8.1%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Springs Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Springs Elementary School is $7,840.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Jasper Consolidated Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Jasper Consolidated Schools 48th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bay Springs Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 46.38 227th 394 42.4%
2009 21.64 330th 392 15.8%
2010 32.02 297th 403 26.3%
2011 56.18 190th 418 54.5%
2012 55.34 187th 414 54.8%
2013 69.82 120th 408 70.6%
2014 64.15 144th 394 63.5%
2015 52.90 163rd 402 59.5%
2016 40.89 228th 394 42.1%
2017 62.06 149th 406 63.3%
2018 76.18 82nd 404 79.7%
2019 66.56 127th 397 68.0%
2021 65.40 128th 381 66.4%
2022 64.67 134th 382 64.9%
2023 63.38 131st 377 65.3%
2024 50.34 201st 390 48.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bay Springs Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bay Springs Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 125 326 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 108 315 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 112 274 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 100 272 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 137 327 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 467
1995 143 374 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 143 374 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 139 406 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 137 429 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 570
1999 132 453 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2000 125 410 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 115 407 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 76 399 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2003 76 399 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2004 80 388 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2005 68 392 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 60 388 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 43 412 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 42 381 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 29 373 1 0 0 0 0 0 403
2010 25 345 2 1 0 0 1 0 374
2011 30 350 2 1 0 0 0 0 383
2012 36 302 1 1 2 0 0 0 342
2013 25 289 0 0 2 0 3 0 319
2014 27 336 0 1 0 0 6 0 370
2015 39 370 0 1 0 1 3 0 414
2016 33 368 0 3 0 0 5 0 409
2017 29 347 0 2 0 0 6 0 384
2018 34 346 0 3 0 0 4 0 387
2019 32 367 0 5 0 0 3 0 407
2020 28 365 1 9 0 0 4 0 407
2021 34 356 3 7 0 0 2 0 402
2022 27 347 4 9 0 0 6 0 393
2023 33 354 4 7 0 0 7 0 405

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 Bay Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 451 21.5 20.9 n/a
1991 427 21.9 19.4 n/a
1992 386 20.2 19.1 61.9
1993 372 20.1 18.5 63.7
1994 467 27.0 17.3 65.7
1995 521 29.3 17.8 63
1996 521 29.3 17.8 63
1997 549 32.8 16.7 65.2
1998 570 33.5 17.0 62.3
1999 586 34.1 17.2 75.6
2000 538 32.0 16.8 74.7
2001 524 30.2 17.4 77.3
2002 475 26.6 17.9 79.2
2003 475 26.6 17.9 79.2
2004 468 26.9 17.4 93.8
2005 464 26.5 17.5 94.4
2006 451 25.1 18.0 94.5
2007 456 25.0 18.2 90.6
2008 425 25.7 16.5 94.6
2009 403 23.5 17.1 96
2010 374 20.9 17.8 97.1
2011 383 20.6 18.5 97.9
2012 342 17.9 19.0 98
2013 319 19.3 16.5 98.4
2014 370 21.4 17.2 98.1
2015 414 22.0 18.8 96.9
2016 409 24.0 17.0 97.3
2017 384 25.0 15.3 97.4
2018 387 25.4 15.1 96.6
2019 407 24.0 16.9 96.6
2020 407 24.0 16.9 96.8
2021 402 24.4 16.4 99.3
2022 393 23.7 16.5 99.2
2023 405 28.6 14.1 99.3

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 Bay Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 451 21.5 20.9 n/a
1991 427 21.9 19.4 n/a
1992 386 20.2 19.1 61.9
1993 372 20.1 18.5 63.7
1994 467 27.0 17.3 65.7
1995 521 29.3 17.8 63
1996 521 29.3 17.8 63
1997 549 32.8 16.7 65.2
1998 570 33.5 17.0 62.3
1999 586 34.1 17.2 75.6
2000 538 32.0 16.8 74.7
2001 524 30.2 17.4 77.3
2002 475 26.6 17.9 79.2
2003 475 26.6 17.9 79.2
2004 468 26.9 17.4 93.8
2005 464 26.5 17.5 94.4
2006 451 25.1 18.0 94.5
2007 456 25.0 18.2 90.6
2008 425 25.7 16.5 94.6
2009 403 23.5 17.1 96
2010 374 20.9 17.8 97.1
2011 383 20.6 18.5 97.9
2012 342 17.9 19.0 98
2013 319 19.3 16.5 98.4
2014 370 21.4 17.2 98.1
2015 414 22.0 18.8 96.9
2016 409 24.0 17.0 97.3
2017 384 25.0 15.3 97.4
2018 387 25.4 15.1 96.6
2019 407 24.0 16.9 96.6
2020 407 24.0 16.9 96.8
2021 402 24.4 16.4 99.3
2022 393 23.7 16.5 99.2
2023 405 28.6 14.1 99.3

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 Bay Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,146 (14.6%) $6,693 (85.4%) $7,840

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Springs Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 377 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay Springs Elementary School)72.265
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)68.860.5
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Springs Elementary School)73.870
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)66.169.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Springs Elementary School)45.345.5
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)48.749.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Springs Elementary School)6061.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)57.462
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Springs Elementary School)37.151
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)49.554.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Springs Elementary School)47.258.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)47.860.6
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bay Springs Elementary School)51.454.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (West Jasper Consolidated Schools)60.156.3
 3.8%
   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 Students407405
 0.5%
African American367354
 3.5%
American Indian00
Asian04
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White3233
 3.1%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%99.3%
 2.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Springs Elementary School

Students who attend Bay Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bay Springs Middle School
High : Bay Springs High School

Bay Springs Elementary School ranks 201st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Bay Springs Elementary School.

Students at Bay Springs Elementary School are 87% African American, 8% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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