West Elementary School
School Overview
West Elementary School is a public school located in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is a school in Gulfport School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 311 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 311 students are attending West Elementary School. By gender, there are 157 and 154 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 23 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| White | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 12 | 11 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 85.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 14.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 311 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,421 Households |
| Population | 36,312 |
| Male | 17,621 |
| Female | 19,601 |
| Child Population | 10,651 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,283 Units |
| Average House Value | $135,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $844 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.20% |
| Average Household Income | $36,464 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.38% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Gulfport School District
In Gulfport School District, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GULFPORT, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in GULFPORT, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.