Hattiesburg STEAM Academy

www.hattiesburgpsd.com

263 Students

Middle School 6th - 6th

School Overview

Lillie Burney STEAM Academy, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a specialized elementary school within the Hattiesburg Public School District. As a dedicated STEAM-focused institution, the academy emphasizes an integrated curriculum that combines Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. By prioritizing these disciplines, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for a workforce that is increasingly driven by innovation and technical proficiency.

Beyond its academic focus, Lillie Burney is recognized for fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its student body. The school leverages its STEAM framework to offer hands-on, project-based learning experiences that encourage students to explore complex concepts through practical application. By blending rigorous core instruction with artistic and technical exploration, Lillie Burney STEAM Academy strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers young learners to become curious, collaborative, and forward-thinking members of their community.

263

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hattiesburg STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	27
Black	210
Two or More	16

Black
210 (79.8%)
Hispanic
27 (10.3%)
Two or More
16 (6.1%)
White
10 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hattiesburg
Phone:	(601)582-5291
Website:	http://www.hattiesburgpsd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 6th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 263