Magnolia Park Elementary

3500 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

www.ossdms.org

613 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Magnolia Park Elementary is a public school located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serving as part of the Ocean Springs School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to high academic standards, Magnolia Park focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build essential literacy, math, and social skills necessary for their future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Ocean Springs community, benefiting from the district’s reputation for excellence and a strong partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. By offering a variety of classroom instruction and enrichment opportunities, Magnolia Park Elementary aims to foster a love for learning in its youngest students. Its location on Government Street places it in the heart of the community, helping the school maintain a neighborhood-centered culture that prioritizes student well-being and consistent educational achievement.

613

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magnolia Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	56
Black	70
Asian	7
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

White
419 (68.4%)
Black
70 (11.4%)
Two or More
60 (9.8%)
Hispanic
56 (9.1%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Ocean Springs School District
Phone:	(228)875-4263
Website:	http://www.ossdms.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	613
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 150

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 165

Grade 3 168