Gautier Elementary School

Q: Is Gautier Elementary School a good school?

Gautier Elementary School ranks 114 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gautier Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 387 students in grades PK-4 in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American (46.51%) and White (28.42%), along with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students.

Gautier Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and the state of Mississippi in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grade students. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th grade ELA proficiency rate was 69.4%, compared to 57.1% for the state. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, ranking in the top third of Mississippi elementary schools. Additionally, Gautier Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 13.2 students per teacher over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Gautier Elementary School serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent academic performance and strong rankings compared to nearby schools, such as Beach Elementary, suggest it is effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student body. However, the high-poverty student population may require additional resources and support to address any unique challenges and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553

(228) 522-8824

District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,673

Students who attend Gautier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gautier Middle School
High:	Gautier High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.3%

White:

28.4%

Hispanic:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gautier Elementary School ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.82. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gautier Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.3%), White (28.4%), Hispanic (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gautier Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 4^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. (See more...)

Compare Gautier Elementary School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gautier Elementary School is $14,673. 7 elementary schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gautier Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pascagoula-Gautier School District 38^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gautier Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	34.98	271^st	394	31.2%
2009	42.13	244^th	392	37.8%
2010	45.97	234^th	403	41.9%
2011	58.76	176^th	418	57.9%
2012	62.92	155^th	414	62.6%
2013	51.42	209^th	408	48.8%
2014	22.56	339^th	394	14.0%
2015	47.69	193^rd	402	52.0%
2016	61.97	150^th	394	61.9%
2017	66.93	120^th	406	70.4%
2018	69.11	121^st	404	70.0%
2019	69.79	112^th	397	71.8%
2021	78.32	78^th	381	79.5%
2022	66.61	124^th	382	67.5%
2023	67.87	114^th	377	69.8%
2024	68.82	114^th	390	70.8%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gautier Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	234	117	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	364
1991	204	121	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
1992	222	123	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	352
1993	216	137	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	361
1994	235	136	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	378
1995	247	138	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	398
1996	247	138	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	398
1997	231	99	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	344
1998	202	108	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	320
1999	206	107	8	4	1	n/a	n/a	326
2000	173	115	10	5	2	n/a	n/a	305
2001	131	165	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	304
2002	115	166	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2003	115	166	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
2004	101	156	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	270
2005	70	151	0	7	3	n/a	n/a	231
2006	57	110	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	175
2007	86	123	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	220
2008	61	119	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	197
2009	54	130	0	15	0	0	0	199
2010	60	119	0	26	0	0	0	205
2011	52	107	0	34	0	0	2	195
2012	48	85	2	39	1	0	1	176
2013	48	103	1	33	0	0	9	194
2014	99	210	4	55	0	0	15	383
2015	109	223	3	61	0	0	1	397
2016	106	203	3	63	0	0	2	377
2017	121	218	2	74	1	0	9	425
2018	115	200	3	73	1	0	19	411
2019	111	193	3	80	1	0	9	397
2020	110	187	4	75	2	1	33	412
2021	114	167	5	57	2	1	29	375
2022	109	183	4	52	2	1	31	382
2023	110	180	7	55	4	0	31	387
2024	114	190	6	60	2	0	30	402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gautier Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	364	21.4	17.0	n/a
1991	333	19.4	17.1	n/a
1992	352	20.0	17.6	37.2
1993	361	19.8	18.2	36.6
1994	378	22.0	17.2	38.6
1995	398	23.0	17.3	41
1996	398	23.0	17.3	41
1997	344	21.1	16.3	42.4
1998	320	18.5	17.3	45
1999	326	18.2	17.9	52.8
2000	305	18.6	16.4	54.8
2001	304	17.3	17.6	55.3
2002	287	18.1	15.9	61.7
2003	287	18.1	15.9	61.7
2004	270	18.7	14.4	85.9
2005	231	18.8	12.3	87.4
2006	175	17.0	10.3	98.3
2007	220	14.2	15.5	89.5
2008	197	15.8	12.5	92.4
2009	199	17.0	11.7	93
2010	205	15.4	13.2	92.7
2011	195	14.4	13.5	94.4
2012	176	13.7	12.8	96.6
2013	194	13.8	14.0	91.2
2014	383	25.8	14.8	88
2015	397	28.0	14.1	87.4
2016	377	28.0	13.4	87.5
2017	425	25.8	16.4	99.3
2018	411	27.8	14.7	100
2019	397	29.0	13.6	100
2020	412	28.3	14.5	100
2021	375	30.6	12.2	100
2022	382	28.7	13.2	100
2023	387	35.0	11.0	100
2024	402	35.6	11.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gautier Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	364	21.4	17.0	n/a
1991	333	19.4	17.1	n/a
1992	352	20.0	17.6	37.2
1993	361	19.8	18.2	36.6
1994	378	22.0	17.2	38.6
1995	398	23.0	17.3	41
1996	398	23.0	17.3	41
1997	344	21.1	16.3	42.4
1998	320	18.5	17.3	45
1999	326	18.2	17.9	52.8
2000	305	18.6	16.4	54.8
2001	304	17.3	17.6	55.3
2002	287	18.1	15.9	61.7
2003	287	18.1	15.9	61.7
2004	270	18.7	14.4	85.9
2005	231	18.8	12.3	87.4
2006	175	17.0	10.3	98.3
2007	220	14.2	15.5	89.5
2008	197	15.8	12.5	92.4
2009	199	17.0	11.7	93
2010	205	15.4	13.2	92.7
2011	195	14.4	13.5	94.4
2012	176	13.7	12.8	96.6
2013	194	13.8	14.0	91.2
2014	383	25.8	14.8	88
2015	397	28.0	14.1	87.4
2016	377	28.0	13.4	87.5
2017	425	25.8	16.4	99.3
2018	411	27.8	14.7	100
2019	397	29.0	13.6	100
2020	412	28.3	14.5	100
2021	375	30.6	12.2	100
2022	382	28.7	13.2	100
2023	387	35.0	11.0	100
2024	402	35.6	11.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gautier Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,136
2018	$10,906
2019	$11,323
2020	$12,868
2021	$13,506
2022	$14,673

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gautier Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 114^th of 377 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gautier Elementary School)	57.2	50	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.6	60.4	9.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gautier Elementary School)	59.4	56.7	2.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	50.2	58	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gautier Elementary School)	54.8	71.5	16.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	55.5	55.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gautier Elementary School)	50	66.1	16.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pascagoula-Gautier School District)	52.3	53.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	397	387	2.5%
African American	193	180	6.7%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	80	55	31.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	110	0.9%
Two or More Races	9	31	244.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Gautier Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Gautier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	505 Magnolia Tree	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8824	402	36	11.2	100.0%	114 (28.4%)	190 (47.3%)	60 (14.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.5%)	68.8	114^th of 390 public elementary schools	70.8%		67.9	114^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.8%		57.9	69.4		61.0	62.5			$14,673
College Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2617 Ladnier Rd	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8829	315	27	11.7	100.0%	124 (39.4%)	109 (34.6%)	59 (18.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	50.1	202^nd of 390 public elementary schools	48.2%		66.9	116^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.2%	86	50.0	76.8		35.3	46.4			$15,511
Martin Bluff	Public	PK, KG-4	1306 Roy's Road	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 522-8850	408	33	12.2	100.0%	164 (40.2%)	144 (35.3%)	50 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.8%)	74	90^th of 390 public elementary schools	76.9%		63.2	133^rd of 377 public elementary schools	64.7%	43	63.5	76.7		51.4	74.0			$14,371
Lake Elementary School	Public	K-4	4503 Willow Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6422	88	11	8.0	100.0%	54 (61.4%)	22 (25.0%)	8 (9.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	80.7	59^th of 390 public elementary schools	84.9%		71.4	98^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.0%	39	77.7	81.3		61.1	62.6			$17,789
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Dupont Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6559	218	21	10.6	100.0%	53 (24.3%)	113 (51.8%)	36 (16.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	58.7	160^th of 390 public elementary schools	59.0%		49.7	184^th of 377 public elementary schools	51.2%	24	60.6	53.6		54.6	58.5			$15,561
Beach Elementary School	Public	K-4	633 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6428	105	8	13.5	100.0%	83 (79.0%)	16 (15.2%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	97.6	1^st of 390 public elementary schools	99.7%		89.9	21^st of 377 public elementary schools	94.4%	20	90.0	95.0		90.0	95.0			$14,344
Eastlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2611 Ingalls Ave	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6431	331	27	12.3	100.0%	134 (40.5%)	115 (34.7%)	52 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.8%)	58.3	163^rd of 390 public elementary schools	58.2%		64.2	127^th of 377 public elementary schools	66.3%	36	57.8	65.2		39.7	60.8			$14,778
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3203 Lanier Street	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6554	165	15	11.0	100.0%	19 (11.5%)	99 (60.0%)	27 (16.4%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.7%)	50	204^th of 390 public elementary schools	47.7%		65.6	119^th of 377 public elementary schools	68.4%	85	51.7	61.5		34.4	61.5			$15,595
Moss Point Escatawpa Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	4208 Jamestown Road	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 474-3300	335	26	12.6	100.0%	43 (12.8%)	239 (71.3%)	22 (6.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.8%)	27.1	295^th of 390 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.8	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%	53	42.4	46.3	46.6	36.7	27.2	38.7	46.7	$17,060
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	4102 Scovel Rd	Pascagoula	39581	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6547	185	14	12.9	100.0%	56 (30.3%)	73 (39.5%)	39 (21.1%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.6%)	59.6	155^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.3%		69.7	110^th of 377 public elementary schools	70.8%	45	61.3	69.1		45.2	50.0			$17,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Gautier Elementary School

Is Gautier Elementary School a good school?

Gautier Elementary School ranks 114^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gautier Elementary School?

Students at Gautier Elementary School are 47% African American, 28% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Gautier Elementary School in?

Pascagoula-Gautier School District

What schools do graduates of Gautier Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gautier Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gautier Middle School
High : Gautier High School

How many students attend Gautier Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Gautier Elementary School.

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