Escatawpa Upper Elementary

4208 Jamestown Road
Moss Point, MS 39562

www.mpsdnow.org

342 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary is a public school located in Moss Point, Mississippi, serving students in the upper elementary grade levels. As part of the Moss Point School District, the institution focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning community that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school's facilities, situated on Jamestown Road, serve as a hub for the local student population, integrating academic instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community engagement, Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary aims to improve educational outcomes and support the overall success of its scholars within the Mississippi public school system. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official school website.

342

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escatawpa Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	41
Black	218
Asian	4
Two or More	18

Black
218 (63.7%)
White
61 (17.8%)
Hispanic
41 (12.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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:	Moss Point School District
Phone:	(228)474-3300
Website:	http://www.mpsdnow.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
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

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 99