Waveland Elementary School

1101 ST JOSEPH STREET
WAVELAND, MS 39576

www.bwsd.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Waveland Elementary School is located at 1101 St. Joseph Street in Waveland, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District. Serving the local coastal community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for its elementary-aged students. It emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As a vital institution within the district, Waveland Elementary focuses on meeting state curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community pride. The school utilizes its official web presence to communicate with families, share important district resources, and keep the public updated on school events, calendars, and academic initiatives. By prioritizing both educational excellence and student well-being, the school strives to be a cornerstone of learning for the families of Waveland.

460

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waveland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	28
Black	108
Asian	3
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

White
272 (59.1%)
Black
108 (23.5%)
Two or More
48 (10.4%)
Hispanic
28 (6.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
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:	Bay Waveland School District
Phone:	(228)467-6630
Website:	http://www.bwsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 97

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 131