Serving 346 students in grades 1-4, Gorenflo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gorenflo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gorenflo Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gorenflo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorenflo Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
4%
Black
51%
47%
White
12%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gorenflo Elementary School's ranking?
Gorenflo Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Gorenflo Elementary School?
346 students attend Gorenflo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gorenflo Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorenflo Elementary School offer ?
Gorenflo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Gorenflo Elementary School part of?
Gorenflo Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School Dist School District.
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