Lizana Elementary School

15341 Lizana School Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lizana Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1% in MS
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lizana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Lizana Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lizana Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lizana Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#4 out of 805 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lizana Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
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Black
2%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Lizana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lizana Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lizana Elementary School's ranking?
Lizana Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lizana Elementary School often compared to?
Lizana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyman Elementary School, Bayou View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lizana Elementary School?
382 students attend Lizana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lizana Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lizana Elementary School?
Lizana Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lizana Elementary School offer ?
Lizana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lizana Elementary School part of?
Lizana Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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