28th Street Elementary vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
28th Street Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
West Elementary
Gulfport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | 28th Street Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi | West Elementary Gulfport, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 427 | #244 of 427 |
| National rank | #37992 of 50,301 | #35173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Gulfport | Gulfport |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 30.8).
- •West Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.4%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.0).
- •West Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 28th Street Elementary better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary ranks higher (35.2 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 28th Street Elementary and West Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and Gulfport in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
28th Street Elementary: 359. West Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 28th Street Elementary and West Elementary rank in Mississippi?
28th Street Elementary is 270th of 427 and West Elementary is 244th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).