College Park Elementary

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

College Park Elementary is a public school located in Gautier, Mississippi, and is part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. Situated on Ladnier Road, the school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development in a nurturing environment. Like other schools within this district, College Park is committed to fostering student growth through a blend of core curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community engagement, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards for both academic performance and behavioral character. Through its partnership with the broader Pascagoula-Gautier School District, College Park utilizes district-wide resources and pedagogical strategies designed to support diverse learning needs. Parents and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies via the school's official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

303

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	78
Black	84
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
124 (40.9%)
Black
84 (27.7%)
Hispanic
78 (25.7%)
Two or More
13 (4.3%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Phone:	(228)522-8829
Website:	http://pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51