West Elementary

we.gulfportschools.org/

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 4051 15th Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Gulfport School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students, fostering an environment centered on literacy, numeracy, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare young learners for future academic success by offering a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The facility is situated in a central area of Gulfport, making it a key hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the district, West Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, partnership with parents, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. By integrating modern educational standards with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to build essential skills and confidence during their formative years.

492

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	48
Black	363
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
363 (73.8%)
White
49 (10.0%)
Hispanic
48 (9.8%)
Two or More
25 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Gulfport School District
Phone:	(228)870-1025
Website:	http://we.gulfportschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 17

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 79