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West Elementary

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West Elementary ranks 151 st of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

West Elementary is a PK-5 school in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 492 students as part of the Gulfport School District, which ranks 37th among 134 Mississippi districts with a 4-star rating. West itself holds a 3-star rating, ranking 151st out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools — squarely in the middle of the pack. The school serves a very high-poverty population, with 98.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in 2024-2025, and its student-teacher ratio is 14.5 to 1. Chronic absenteeism sits at 23.1%, slightly above the district average of 21.5%.

West's academic profile is uneven. The clear bright spot is 4th-grade math, where 69.3% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026, well above the state average of 51.5% and trailing only Bayou View Elementary among nearby schools. English Language Arts is also solid, with proficiency rates at or above state averages in grades 3, 4, and 5. However, 5th-grade math is a serious and persistent weakness: only 20% of West's 5th graders were proficient in 2025-2026, compared to 49.6% statewide. That is the lowest 5th-grade math proficiency among every nearby school that tests the grade, including Pass Road Elementary (39.7%), 28th Street Elementary (41.3%), and Central Elementary (24.3%). The 49-point drop between 4th- and 5th-grade math suggests a possible grade-transition or curriculum problem.

West was once a top-tier school, ranking 50th in Mississippi in 2016-2017, but it has not returned to the top 100 since. Chronic absenteeism, which was just 7.9% in 2017-2018, jumped to 25.6% by 2020-2021 and has stayed elevated — a pattern that aligns with the school's ranking decline. Notably, poverty alone does not explain West's results: nearby Bayou View Elementary has a nearly identical economic profile (100% free/reduced lunch) yet is the #1 elementary school in Mississippi. West also shows it can excel, as 5th-grade science proficiency hit 82.9% in 2023-2024. If the school can address attendance and the 5th-grade math slide, it has a solid foundation to build on.

492

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,859

Per pupil spending ?

98.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4051 15th Street
Gulfport, MS 39501

(228) 870-1025

District: Gulfport School District

Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gulfport Central Middle
High:	Gulfport High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.8%

White:

10.0%

Hispanic:

9.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Mississippi median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg60%

Mississippi avg54%

151^st of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Gulfport School District

37^th of 134Gulfport 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	59.0	151 of 377	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.9	168 of 383	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	142 of 390	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	139 of 377	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	191 of 382	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.5	216 of 381	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.9	170 of 397	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.1	143 of 404	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	82.1	50 of 406	87.7%	★★★★☆
2016	79.6	67 of 394	83.0%	★★★★☆
2015	70.0	103 of 402	74.4%	★★★★☆
2012	64.0	146 of 414	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.8	122 of 418	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	68.1	121 of 403	70.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.8	59 of 392	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	85.6	36 of 394	90.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science62%-10 vs state

English Language Arts58%+6 vs state

Mathematics49%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Sunday, April 14, 2013

West Elementary is an amazing school where teachers and administrators care about their students. West Elementary has an active PTA and its members strive to make the home to school connection effective. I am proud to be part of the West team! Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

West Elementary school has great teachers that are willing to go above and beyond for the students. They work long hours preparing the students for their future. They work each day by the mission statement of the Gulfport School District. "The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society." Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

West Elementary is a great school. This school has a great staff.Among this great staff are some on the best teachers :Mrs. Zanders 1st grade,Mrs. Drake 3rd grade, and Ms. Daniels 5th grade. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, April 12, 2013

The administration and teachers are very dedicated. We maintain a positive learning environment for all students. We have high expectations for all students. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, April 12, 2013

West Elementary is an outstanding school! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

The administration and teachers at West are dedicated to providing their students with the best possible education that they can. They work diligently to see that the needs of their children are met and that the children meet their academic goals. Way to go West!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

This school adheres to all the strict requirements of the USDA when preparing/serving their meals. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

This is a wonderful school with great educators and staff! Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

In 2011, the Mississippi Department of Education selected the Gulfport School District as one of three school districts to participate in a pilot program called Excellence for All. As part of this program, selected school districts were given the opportunity to develop innovative programs for their students that would prepare them to compete on a national and global setting in the core subjects as well as improve students' career and college readiness. Due to a major shift from Mississippi Curriculum Standards to Common Core State Standards, the data on this site does not reflect this shift. Please see the Gulfport School District's website to see actual testing information for the Gulfport School District. (You may also sign up to follow us on Twitter.)

A highly functional school district, the District's selection as a pilot program represents the progressive and passionate commitment to be internationally competitive as the community and district work to meet the mission of the Gulfport School District.

The mission of the Gulfport School District is to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)						MAAP Mathematics (2026)						MAAP Science (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	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 English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4051 15th Street	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1025	492	34	14.5	98.6%	49 (10.0%)	363 (73.8%)	48 (9.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	25 (5.1%)	59	151^st of 377 public elementary schools	59.9%		56.9	168^th of 383 public elementary schools	56.1%	17	52.7	64.0	58.2				50.7	69.3	20.0				61.9		$11,859
28th Street Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3034 46th Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 867-2140	359	25	14.4	99.4%	22 (6.1%)	277 (77.2%)	28 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.6%)	44.2	214^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.2%		32.9	267^th of 383 public elementary schools	30.3%	53	38.9	62.2	46.8				46.3	44.4	41.3				63.0		$11,297
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1043 Pass Road	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4642	482	38	12.7	99.4%	80 (16.6%)	276 (57.3%)	81 (16.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.1%)	23.9	305^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.1%		26.7	295^th of 383 public elementary schools	23.0%	10	25.7	38.9	51.4				28.4	32.4	24.3				61.4		$10,171
North Gulfport Elementary And Middl	Public	K-8	4715 Illinois Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-8944	921	70	13.0	99.3%	110 (11.9%)	682 (74.0%)	74 (8.0%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	43 (4.7%)	14.1	333^rd of 377 public elementary schools	11.7%		18.2	336^th of 383 public elementary schools	12.3%	3	25.0	35.1	40.4	36.6	32.5	33.6	17.5	22.8	21.4	31.0	40.5	24.3	35.7	43.4	$10,692
Quarles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	111 Quarles Street	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-3946	429	34	12.6	58.3%	285 (66.4%)	63 (14.7%)	10 (2.3%)	18 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.4%)								(n/a)	68.4						77.0								$11,008
Pass Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37 Pass Road	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 865-4659	377	28	13.6	99.7%	78 (20.7%)	224 (59.4%)	56 (14.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	60	147^th of 377 public elementary schools	61.0%		55.7	171^st of 383 public elementary schools	55.4%	24	52.3	60.0	57.3				60.3	54.0	39.7				70.6		$12,039
Reeves Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	214 St Augustine Drive	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 864-9764	453	32	14.0	57.8%	295 (65.1%)	69 (15.2%)	15 (3.3%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (14.8%)								(n/a)	67.6						71.6								$11,009
Bayou View Elementary	Public	K-5	4898 Washington Avenue	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 865-4625	638	38	16.7	100.0%	480 (75.2%)	81 (12.7%)	35 (5.5%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	97.5	1^st of 377 public elementary schools	99.7%		97.1	1^st of 383 public elementary schools	99.7%		90.3	88.5	92.7				92.9	87.5	76.3				93.7		$9,723
Crossroads Elementary	Public	K-6	10453 Klein Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-6711	547	33	16.5	99.1%	74 (13.5%)	387 (70.7%)	78 (14.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	43.9	217^th of 377 public elementary schools	42.4%		49	195^th of 383 public elementary schools	49.1%	22	44.1	35.3	51.2	53.7			28.8	39.1	22.2	74.1			80.0		$11,781
Bel-Aire Elementary	Public	K-6	10531 Klein Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-7436	598	38	15.8	98.5%	108 (18.1%)	387 (64.7%)	97 (16.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34.7	250^th of 377 public elementary schools	33.7%		49.5	193^rd of 383 public elementary schools	49.6%	57	41.0	44.8	43.4	47.1			33.3	28.7	21.7	48.6			72.4		$10,835

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

What district is West Elementary in?

Gulfport School District

What schools do graduates of West Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gulfport Central Middle
High : Gulfport High School

Is West Elementary a good school?

West Elementary ranks 151^st of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Elementary?

Students at West Elementary are 74% African American, 10% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend West Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 492 students attended West Elementary.

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