Lyman Elementary

lye.harrison.k12.ms.us/

524 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lyman Elementary School, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Harrison County School District. Situated on Old Highway 49, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused school, Lyman Elementary utilizes the resources of the Harrison County School District to integrate modern instructional practices and technology into the classroom. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families, encouraging parent involvement to create a cohesive educational community. Through various programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

524

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	27
Black	148
Asian	5
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
311 (59.4%)
Black
148 (28.2%)
Two or More
30 (5.7%)
Hispanic
27 (5.2%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)832-2257
Website:	http://lye.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 60