Grace Christian Elementary

www.hattiesburgpsd.com

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grace Christian Elementary School, located at 2207 W 7th Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Hattiesburg Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal character development. By emphasizing core subjects alongside a commitment to core values, the school aims to prepare young students for future success in both their educational journeys and their roles as responsible citizens.

The school’s focus extends beyond traditional classroom instruction, as it strives to cultivate a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for its students. Through its integration into the local public school system, Grace Christian Elementary leverages district resources to provide consistent academic standards while maintaining a unique identity centered on the growth and well-being of its student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school's current curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, or administrative policies can find further details on their official website.

367

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grace Christian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	7
Black	320
Asian	5
Two or More	28

Black
320 (87.2%)
Two or More
28 (7.6%)
White
7 (1.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)

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:	Hattiesburg
Phone:	(601)583-0662
Website:	http://www.hattiesburgpsd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
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 32

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 53