Popp's Ferry Elementary School
608 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
Popps Ferry Elementary School, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, serves as a core educational institution within the Biloxi Public School District. Catering to students in the primary grade levels, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character development and personal growth. The school staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and collaboration, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its academic offerings, Popps Ferry Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Biloxi community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and families, believing that home-school communication is essential to student success. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on technology integration, the institution aims to nurture the "whole child," providing them with the resources and social-emotional tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
Beyond its academic offerings, Popps Ferry Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Biloxi community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with parents and families, believing that home-school communication is essential to student success. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on technology integration, the institution aims to nurture the "whole child," providing them with the resources and social-emotional tools necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
608
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 191 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black | 247 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 50 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black247 (40.6%)
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White191 (31.4%)
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Hispanic104 (17.1%)
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Two or More50 (8.2%)
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Asian14 (2.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
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: | BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (228)436-5135 |
| Website: | http://www.biloxischools.net/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 608 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 389 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 46 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
109
Grade 1
134
Grade 2
127
Grade 3
135
Grade 4
103
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 109 |
| Grade 1 | 134 |
| Grade 2 | 127 |
| Grade 3 | 135 |
| Grade 4 | 103 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 300 | 49.3% |
| Male | 308 | 50.7% |
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