Central Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gulfport, Mississippi 39501 · Gulfport School District
#236 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#34239 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary located in Gulfport, in the Gulfport School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 482 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 236th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 482.
There are 22 schools in Gulfport; Central Elementary ranks 13th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harrison County Child Development Center
Gulfport · Public other · Grades PK–12
77 students · 1.8 km away
Pass Road Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students · 2.1 km away
Bayou View Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
827 students · 2.6 km away
Gulfport High School
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students · 2.8 km away
Bayou View Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–5
638 students · 3.4 km away
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades K–8
921 students · 3.8 km away
West Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 4.2 km away
Gulfport Central Middle
Gulfport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students · 4.3 km away
28th Street Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students · 4.4 km away
Anniston Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Crystal Springs Elementary
Crystal Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
Anniston Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Bates Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
South Hancock Elementary School
Bay St. Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Richland Upper Elementary
Richland · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
480 students
Amite County Elementary
Liberty · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary a good school?
Central Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 36.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #236 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Central Elementary ranks #236 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #34239 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary had 482 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.