Gautier Elementary School

505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gautier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Gautier Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Gautier Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gautier Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MS)
#155 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gautier 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 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gautier 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
4%
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Black
48%
47%
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White
29%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Gautier Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gautier Elementary School's ranking?
Gautier Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Gautier Elementary School?
382 students attend Gautier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gautier Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gautier Elementary School?
Gautier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gautier Elementary School offer ?
Gautier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gautier Elementary School part of?
Gautier Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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