Waveland Elementary School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Attendance Zone: Waveland Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Waveland, MS, covering approximately 30.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waveland Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waveland Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
24%
45%
White
59%
40%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tiger colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waveland Elementary School often compared to?
Waveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
460 students attend Waveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Waveland Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waveland Elementary School offer ?
Waveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waveland Elementary School part of?
Waveland Elementary School is part of Bay Waveland School District.
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