Overview
CENTRAL ELEM is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Gulfport, Mississippi. The school enrolls 482 students. It is part of the GULFPORT SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGULFPORT SCHOOL DIST
County28047
CityGulfport
ZIP39501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280171000271
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment482
White16.6%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American57.3%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races8.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)