Arlington Elem

3511 Arlington Street
Pascagoula, MS 39581

333 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Arlington Heights Elementary School, located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, character building, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional growth, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

The school prides itself on its strong connection to the Pascagoula community, utilizing resources and initiatives to encourage parent and family engagement in the educational process. Through a dedicated faculty and staff, Arlington Heights Elementary provides a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning. Their official website serves as a central hub for families to access important school policies, calendars, and resources, reinforcing the school's commitment to transparent communication and academic excellence.

333

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	86
Black	189
Asian	3
Two or More	16

Black
189 (56.8%)
Hispanic
86 (25.8%)
White
39 (11.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.8%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)

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:	Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Phone:	(228)938-6552
Website:	http://pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62