North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School

16237 Old Woolmarket Road
Biloxi, MS 39532

nwem.harrison.k12.ms.us/

851 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, is a public school within the Harrison County School District. Serving students from elementary through middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both foundational learning and the development of essential social skills. By combining a wide range of core subjects with various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of higher education and future career paths.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Harrison County community, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. Through its website and administrative resources, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to education. With a dedicated faculty and staff, North Woolmarket strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to their community.

851

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	640
Hispanic	106
Black	82
Asian	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
640 (75.2%)
Hispanic
106 (12.5%)
Black
82 (9.6%)
Asian
20 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Harrison County School District
Phone:	(228)396-3674
Website:	http://nwem.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 162