Harrison County Child Development Center

cdc.harrison.k12.ms.us/

77 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Harrison County Child Development Center, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational facility under the Harrison County School District. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality early intervention and educational services for preschool-aged children, often focusing on those with unique developmental needs. Its primary mission is to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where young students can develop essential foundational skills, preparing them for a successful transition into their K-12 educational journey.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to early childhood education, integrating specialized instruction with therapeutic support to address the diverse social, emotional, and cognitive requirements of its students. By partnering with families and utilizing tailored instructional strategies, the center strives to unlock the potential of every child in its care. As part of the broader district infrastructure, the facility reflects the county’s commitment to providing accessible, district-wide resources that prioritize early academic development and long-term student growth.

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison County Child Development Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	5
Black	41

Black
41 (53.2%)
White
31 (40.3%)
Hispanic
5 (6.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
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)863-0583
Website:	http://cdc.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	77
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 59

Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 2

Grade 7 1

Grade 9 1

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 2

Ungraded 8