Vancleave Lower Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Vancleave, MS Grades PK–03 Rural: Fringe Gulfport-Biloxi, MS SchoolScore™ C (61.2)
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Vancleave Lower Elementary
Vancleave, MS 39565
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–03 SchoolScore™ C (61.2)
686
Students
40.0
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(228)283-3900
Phone
http://jcsd.ms
Website

Vancleave Lower Elementary is a public school administered by the Jackson County School District district in Vancleave, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–03.

Key statistics: 686 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
686.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 50% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.14:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 14% worse
Free Lunch %
59.6%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 26% better
School Details
School Name
Vancleave Lower Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280216000964
State School ID
MS-3000-3000026
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
12602 Hwy 57
City
Vancleave
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39565
County
Jackson County
Metro Area
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28051
State Leg. Lower
28112
Latitude
30.52586
Longitude
-88.6871
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd
👥
686
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 409 59.6%
Not Applicable 96 14%
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 Vancleave Lower Elementary

1
Vancleave High School
Vancleave · High
0.2 mi
2
Vancleave Middle School
Vancleave · Middle
0.3 mi
3
JACKSON COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER
Vancleave · High
0.3 mi
4
Vancleave Upper Elementary
Vancleave · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Martin Bluff
Gautier · Elementary
7.7 mi
6
Singing River
Gautier · Middle
8.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vancleave Lower Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Vancleave Lower Elementary?
686 students are enrolled at Vancleave Lower Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vancleave Lower Elementary have?
Vancleave Lower Elementary has 40.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Vancleave Lower Elementary serve?
Vancleave Lower Elementary serves grades PK through 03.
Is Vancleave Lower Elementary a charter school?
Vancleave Lower Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Vancleave Lower Elementary located in?
Vancleave Lower Elementary is located in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does Vancleave Lower Elementary belong to?
Vancleave Lower 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 $154,021,866 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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