Waveland Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction WAVELAND, MS Grades PK–02 Suburb: Midsize Gulfport-Biloxi, MS SchoolScore™ D (55.3)
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Waveland Elementary School
WAVELAND, MS 39576
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ D (55.3)
460
Students
23.6
Teachers
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
(228)467-6630
Phone
http://www.bwsd.org
Website

Waveland Elementary School is a public school administered by the Bay Waveland School District district in WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 460 students enrolled; a 19.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
460.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 0% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.48:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 30% worse
Free Lunch %
69.8%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Waveland Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280057001376
State School ID
MS-2320-2320016
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1101 ST JOSEPH STREET
City
WAVELAND
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39576
County
Hancock County
Metro Area
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28048
State Leg. Lower
28122
Latitude
30.2993
Longitude
-89.3803
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
460
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.6
Teachers FTE
📐
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 321 69.8%
Not Applicable 170 37%
District Info
District Name
Bay Waveland School District
LEAID
2800570
State LEA ID
MS-2320
Phone
(228)467-6621
Website
http://www.bwsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
BAY ST LOUIS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$27,958K
Federal Revenue
$6,103K
State Revenue
$10,934K
Local Revenue
$10,921K
Total Expenditure
$29,260K
Instruction Exp.
$13,644K
Support Services
$12,186K
Other Current Exp.
$1,420K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waveland Elementary School

1
Bay High School
BAY ST LOUIS · High
2.4 mi
2
Bay Waveland Middle School
Bay St. Louis · Middle
2.5 mi
3
North Bay Elementary
BAY ST LOUIS · Elementary
2.6 mi
4
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Elementary
4.6 mi
5
Hancock Middle School
Kiln · Middle
6.5 mi
6
Hancock High School
Kiln · High
6.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waveland Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
460 students are enrolled at Waveland Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waveland Elementary School have?
Waveland Elementary School has 23.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Waveland Elementary School serve?
Waveland Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is Waveland Elementary School a charter school?
Waveland Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waveland Elementary School located in?
Waveland Elementary School is located in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Waveland Elementary School belong to?
Waveland Elementary School is part of the Bay Waveland School District school district.
How much does Bay Waveland School District spend per student?
The Bay Waveland School District district spends approximately $63,608,696 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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