Serving 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyman Elementary School serves the southwest part of Gulfport, MS, covering an area of approximately 25.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lyman Elementary School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#55 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
28%
45%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Elementary School's ranking?
Lyman Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lyman Elementary School often compared to?
Lyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lizana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
524 students attend Lyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lyman Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary School offer ?
Lyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyman Elementary School part of?
Lyman Elementary School is part of Harrison County School District.
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