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Gorenflo Elementary School

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Gorenflo Elementary School ranks 187 th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-4

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Gorenflo Elementary School serves 326 students in grades 1–4 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and is part of the Biloxi Public School District, a 4-star district ranked 17th out of 134 districts in the state. The school serves a highly disadvantaged population, with 94.79% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch — one of the highest rates among nearby elementary schools. Despite this, Gorenflo's chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6% is below both the district average (19.7%) and the state average (23.9%), and the school enjoys a favorable student–teacher ratio of 14.7:1, lower than most comparable schools in the district.

Academically, Gorenflo is a mid-tier school in Mississippi, ranking 186th out of 377 elementary schools (51st percentile, 3 stars) in 2025–2026. A notable bright spot is 4th-grade math, where students have consistently outperformed the state average. In 2023–2024, 72.9% of Gorenflo 4th-graders scored proficient in math, beating both the state average (55.0%) and district average (65.8%). The school's 3rd-grade performance, however, is its weakest area: in 2025–2026, only 39% of 3rd-graders were proficient in ELA and 43.9% in math, both well below district and state averages. Gorenflo's state ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 42nd percentile in 2021–2022 to the 70th percentile in 2022–2023 and back to the 51st percentile in 2025–2026, suggesting results are sensitive to cohort changes and the school's relatively small size.

What makes Gorenflo stand out is how it performs relative to schools with similar demographics. Neighboring Popp's Ferry Elementary has a much lower poverty rate (71.6% free/reduced lunch), yet Gorenflo beat it in several key subjects, including 4th-grade math (64.3% vs. 51.0% in 2024–2025). However, D'Iberville Elementary, with an even higher poverty rate (99.5%), posted far stronger 3rd-grade scores, showing room for improvement. Gorenflo feeds from nearby Nichols Elementary, which serves PK–K students in the same high-need corridor of Biloxi. While Gorenflo trails affluent schools like North Bay Elementary, that gap largely reflects socioeconomic differences. With strong attendance, small class sizes, and a proven track record in 4th-grade math, Gorenflo has solid building blocks — and targeting 3rd-grade literacy and math could be the key to more consistent results.

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: Recently slipping — 70th percentile in 2023 → 50th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (50th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 70th-percentile peak (2023) to 50th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg50%

187^th of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Biloxi Public School District

17^th of 133Biloxi 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	50.0	187 of 377	50.4%	★★★☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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%)	50	187^th of 377 public elementary schools	50.4%		45.6	209^th of 383 public elementary schools	45.4%	22	39.0	53.8	43.9	53.8	$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	Harrison 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)	56.3		66.4		$10,237
D'Iberville Elementary	Public	K-3	4540 Brodie Rd	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)	71.3		66.7		$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%)	76.6	78^th of 377 public elementary schools	79.3%		66.3	128^th of 383 public elementary schools	66.6%	50	59.0	60.3	74.0	54.6	$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%)	88.1	31^st of 377 public elementary schools	91.8%		87.4	34^th of 383 public elementary schools	91.1%	3	69.8	72.5	58.7	85.2	$11,193
Oak Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	2230 Government St	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		83.2		$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)	68.3		67.3		$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%)	50.4	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%		44.1	214^th of 383 public elementary schools	44.1%	30	46.1	51.3	41.1	53.1	$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)	71.1		67.0		$12,296

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 187^th of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gorenflo Elementary School?

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

What district is Gorenflo Elementary School in?

Biloxi Public School District

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

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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