Harper McCaughan Elementary

19200 Pineville Road
Long Beach, MS 39560

hmes.lbsdk12.com/

622 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Harper McCaughan Elementary School is a public school located in Long Beach, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the Long Beach School District. Situated at 19200 Pineville Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. It emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills, preparing children for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the Long Beach community, maintaining a close partnership with parents and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By providing a balanced curriculum and promoting a positive school climate, Harper McCaughan Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s academic programs, calendar, or faculty resources, the district provides updates and documentation through their official website at http://www.lbsdk12.com/Domain/8.

622

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper McCaughan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	15
Black	85
Asian	28
Two or More	83
American Indian	1

White
410 (65.9%)
Black
85 (13.7%)
Two or More
83 (13.3%)
Asian
28 (4.5%)
Hispanic
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Long Beach School District
Phone:	(228)863-0478
Website:	http://hmes.lbsdk12.com/
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	622
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 4 199

Grade 5 213

Grade 6 210