Bay Springs Elementary School
370 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Bay Springs Elementary School, located in Bay Springs, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Jasper County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational instruction to students in the local community, catering to the academic and developmental needs of children in the early stages of their education. The school functions as an integral part of the small-town infrastructure of Bay Springs, working to foster a learning environment that encourages student growth, literacy, and core educational standards.
While specific performance metrics and demographics fluctuate annually, the school generally operates with a commitment to preparing students for middle school transitions by emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Being situated on Highway 18, the school serves as a central hub for area families, facilitating community involvement and educational access for the rural population of Jasper County. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique social and cultural needs of the surrounding community.
While specific performance metrics and demographics fluctuate annually, the school generally operates with a commitment to preparing students for middle school transitions by emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. Being situated on Highway 18, the school serves as a central hub for area families, facilitating community involvement and educational access for the rural population of Jasper County. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique social and cultural needs of the surrounding community.
370
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 322 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 6 |
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Black322 (87.0%)
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White28 (7.6%)
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Hispanic10 (2.7%)
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Two or More6 (1.6%)
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Asian4 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | West Jasper School District |
| Phone: | (601)425-8520 |
| Website: | http://www.westjasper.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 370 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 332 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 26 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
20
Kindergarten
60
Grade 1
59
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
57
Grade 4
59
Grade 5
59
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 20 |
| Kindergarten | 60 |
| Grade 1 | 59 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 57 |
| Grade 4 | 59 |
| Grade 5 | 59 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 182 | 49.2% |
| Male | 188 | 50.8% |