Central Elementary

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 1100 Dupont Street in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to prepare young learners for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on both social and intellectual progress.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including school calendars, academic policies, and district news. By maintaining an active connection with the community, Central Elementary provides families with information regarding extracurricular activities, faculty contacts, and school-wide initiatives designed to enhance the educational experience. Its presence in Pascagoula reflects a commitment to providing equitable and quality elementary education within the region.

245

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	39
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
122 (49.8%)
White
71 (29.0%)
Hispanic
39 (15.9%)
Two or More
11 (4.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Phone:	(228)938-6559
Website:	http://pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 33

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42