East Central Upper Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Moss Point, MS Grades 03–05 Rural: Distant Gulfport-Biloxi, MS SchoolScore™ C (64.6)
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East Central Upper Elementary
Moss Point, MS 39562
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 03–05 SchoolScore™ C (64.6)
566
Students
35.7
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(228)283-3220
Phone
http://jcsd.ms
Website

East Central Upper Elementary is a public school administered by the Jackson County School District district in Moss Point, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 03–05.

Key statistics: 566 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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
566.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 24% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.85:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
56.9%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 29% better
School Details
School Name
East Central Upper Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280216001044
State School ID
MS-3000-3000002
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
5400 Hurley Wade Road
City
Moss Point
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39562
County
Jackson County
Metro Area
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28047
State Leg. Lower
28109
Latitude
30.65807
Longitude
-88.51955
Grades Offered
3rd 4th 5th
👥
566
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.7
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 322 56.9%
Not Applicable 70 12.4%
District Info
District Name
Jackson County School District
LEAID
2802160
State LEA ID
MS-3000
Phone
(228)283-3000
Website
http://jcsd.ms
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Vancleave
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$116,546K
Federal Revenue
$18,632K
State Revenue
$56,947K
Local Revenue
$40,967K
Total Expenditure
$105,659K
Instruction Exp.
$58,105K
Support Services
$34,155K
Other Current Exp.
$4,809K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of East Central Upper Elementary

1
East Central Middle School
Moss Point · Middle
0.1 mi
2
East Central High School
Moss Point · High
0.3 mi
3
East Central Lower Elementary
Moss Point · Elementary
0.3 mi
4
Tanner Williams Elementary School
Wilmer · Elementary
10.1 mi
5
Agricola Elementary School
LUCEDALE · Elementary
11 mi
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Free Lunch
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East Central Lower Elementary
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Central Upper Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend East Central Upper Elementary?
566 students are enrolled at East Central Upper Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does East Central Upper Elementary have?
East Central Upper Elementary has 35.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does East Central Upper Elementary serve?
East Central Upper Elementary serves grades 03 through 05.
Is East Central Upper Elementary a charter school?
East Central Upper Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is East Central Upper Elementary located in?
East Central Upper Elementary is located in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does East Central Upper Elementary belong to?
East Central Upper Elementary is part of the Jackson County School District school district.
How much does Jackson County School District spend per student?
The Jackson County School District district spends approximately $186,676,678 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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