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Gorenflo Elementary School

Q: Is Gorenflo Elementary School a good school?

Gorenflo Elementary School ranks 209 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-4

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Gorenflo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving 331 students in grades 1-4. It is part of the Biloxi Public School District, which is ranked 25th out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Gorenflo Elementary faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 18.3% to 23.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to the district and state averages, with some improvements in recent years but still generally lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Gorenflo has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.54% to 99.14%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Biloxi Public School District, such as North Bay Elementary, Gorenflo generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's proximity to other elementary schools, including Nichols Elementary, which is just 0.43 miles away, presents opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing that could help address the challenges faced by Gorenflo Elementary.

326

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,798

Per pupil spending ?

94.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

771 Elder Street
Biloxi, MS 39530

(228) 436-5145

District: Biloxi Public School District

Students who attend Gorenflo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Biloxi Junior High School
High:	Biloxi High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.1%

Hispanic:

32.5%

White:

13.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2015

!Near the bottom of Biloxi Public School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg53%

209^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 16 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Elementary Schools in the Biloxi Public School District

25^th of 130Biloxi Public School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	45.6	209 of 383	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.7	129 of 390	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.7	113 of 377	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	41.8	222 of 382	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.4	145 of 381	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.1	207 of 397	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.1	175 of 404	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.3	169 of 406	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.8	223 of 394	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	55.0	156 of 402	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.5	157 of 394	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.2	103 of 408	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	69.7	122 of 414	70.5%	★★★★☆
2011	70.6	106 of 418	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	73.6	92 of 403	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	76.9	79 of 392	79.8%	★★★★☆
2008	69.4	110 of 394	72.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics53%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Gorenflo Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)		MAAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	Total
Gorenflo Elementary School	Public	1-4	771 Elder Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5145	326	22	14.7	94.8%	43 (13.2%)	147 (45.1%)	106 (32.5%)	12 (3.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	45.6	209^th of 383 public elementary schools	45.4%		66.7	129^th of 390 public elementary schools	66.9%	80	42.2	44.6	45.5	64.3	$14,798
Nichols Elementary School	Public	PK-K	590 Division Street	Biloxi	39530	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 374-7250	203	15	13.6	77.3%	54 (26.6%)	83 (40.9%)	43 (21.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.3%)								(n/a)					$16,554
St. Martin North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	11000 Yellowjacket Street	Biloxi	39532	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3636	537	32	16.6	72.6%	281 (52.3%)	116 (21.6%)	52 (9.7%)	27 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	58 (10.8%)								(n/a)	65.2		78.7		$10,237
D'Iberville Elementary	Public	K-3	4540 Brodie Road	Diberville	39540	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2807	367	26	14.3	99.5%	131 (35.7%)	111 (30.2%)	72 (19.6%)	19 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (9.3%)								(n/a)	62.7		63.8		$12,176
Back Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	340 St. Mary Blvd.	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5110	528	31	17.0	65.5%	184 (34.8%)	169 (32.0%)	103 (19.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	61 (11.6%)	66.3	128^th of 383 public elementary schools	66.6%		68	117^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.0%	11	57.6	59.5	54.8	61.9	$11,816
North Bay Elementary School	Public	K-4	1825 Popps Ferry Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 435-6166	658	40	16.4	48.3%	337 (51.2%)	138 (21.0%)	100 (15.2%)	24 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.8%)	87.4	34^th of 383 public elementary schools	91.1%		87.6	32^nd of 390 public elementary schools	91.8%	2	72.4	73.2	65.9	83.8	$11,193
Oak Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	2230 Government Street	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 875-5847	467	37	12.7	25.9%	349 (74.7%)	40 (8.6%)	31 (6.6%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.5%)								(n/a)	76.6		80.4		$12,959
St. Martin East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	7508 Rose Farm Road	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 283-3570	704	41	17.1	60.1%	431 (61.2%)	99 (14.1%)	62 (8.8%)	35 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.9%)								(n/a)	58.8		68.5		$9,746
Popp's Ferry Elementary School	Public	K-4	364 Nelson Road	Biloxi	39531	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 436-5135	608	35	17.3	71.5%	191 (31.4%)	247 (40.6%)	104 (17.1%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.2%)	44.1	214^th of 383 public elementary schools	44.1%		45.4	217^th of 390 public elementary schools	44.4%	3	49.7	44.3	43.1	51.0	$10,964
Pecan Park Elementary	Public	K-3	504 Hanley Rd	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 875-2851	486	36	13.3	29.8%	303 (62.3%)	64 (13.2%)	58 (11.9%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (10.1%)								(n/a)	71.3		73.8		$12,296

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorenflo Elementary School

How many students attend Gorenflo Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 326 students attended Gorenflo Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gorenflo Elementary School?

Students at Gorenflo Elementary School are 45% African American, 33% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Gorenflo Elementary School a good school?

Gorenflo Elementary School ranks 209^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Gorenflo Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gorenflo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Biloxi Junior High School
High : Biloxi High School

What district is Gorenflo Elementary School in?

Biloxi Public School District

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