East Central Upper Elementary

Jackson County School District
5400 Hurley Wade Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
566 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
East Central Upper Elementary (ECUE) is a public school located in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving as part of the Jackson County School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the upper elementary grades, typically bridging the gap between primary school and middle school. As an institution within the Jackson County system, it emphasizes foundational academic growth, the development of essential study habits, and the social-emotional maturation of its students during these critical formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating with a commitment to providing a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to higher grade levels. While the facility provides core curriculum instruction in subjects like math, reading, and science, it also utilizes the broader resources of the Jackson County School District to offer standardized academic programs. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, faculty contact information, and academic calendars through the district’s official website.
566
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    511 (90.3%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (2.8%)
  • Black
    14 (2.5%)
  • 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: Jackson County School District
Phone: (228)283-3220
Website: http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 81

* 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
Grade 3 213
Grade 4 169
Grade 5 184
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Central Lower Elementary
Jackson County School District
567 Students
5621 Highway 614
Moss Point, MS 39562 (0.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd