North Bay Elementary School

1825 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 727 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in MS
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

North Bay Elementary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
727 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

North Bay Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Bay Elementary School is 0.64, 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
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State Level (MS)
#14 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
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67%
37%
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67%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
4%
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Black
18%
47%
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White
55%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of North Bay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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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 North Bay Elementary School's ranking?
North Bay Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Bay Elementary School often compared to?
North Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Popps Ferry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend North Bay Elementary School?
727 students attend North Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Bay Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Bay Elementary School?
North Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Bay Elementary School offer ?
North Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is North Bay Elementary School part of?
North Bay Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 727 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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