West Wortham Elementary and Middle School

20199 WEST WORTHAM ROAD
SAUCIER, MS 39574

wwem.harrison.k12.ms.us/

844 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

West Wortham Elementary and Middle School is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, located in the rural community of Saucier, Mississippi. Part of the Harrison County School District, the school serves as a centralized hub for local families, offering a continuous educational experience that allows students to remain in the same school environment from early childhood through their transition into high school.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community atmosphere typical of Harrison County's educational approach. By housing both elementary and middle school students on one campus, West Wortham provides a unique setting that facilitates mentorship opportunities between older and younger students and allows for consistent faculty involvement in a student’s long-term academic development. The facility serves as a vital resource for the Saucier area, focusing on foundational learning, character development, and preparation for the rigorous demands of secondary education.

844

Total Students

65.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Wortham Elementary and Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	692
Hispanic	52
Black	47
Asian	9
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
692 (82.0%)
Hispanic
52 (6.2%)
Black
47 (5.6%)
Two or More
40 (4.7%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Harrison County School District
Phone:	(228)831-1276
Website:	http://wwem.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 84

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 117