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Popps Ferry Elementary School

364 Nelson Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10% in MS
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Popps Ferry Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
552 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Popps Ferry Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#75 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Popps Ferry Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Popps Ferry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Popps Ferry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
17%
5%
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Black
43%
47%
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White
33%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Popps Ferry Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Popps Ferry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Popps Ferry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Popps Ferry Elementary School's ranking?
Popps Ferry Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Popps Ferry Elementary School often compared to?
Popps Ferry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School, Back Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Popps Ferry Elementary School?
552 students attend Popps Ferry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Popps Ferry Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Popps Ferry Elementary School?
Popps Ferry Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Popps Ferry Elementary School offer ?
Popps Ferry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Popps Ferry Elementary School part of?
Popps Ferry Elementary School is part of Biloxi Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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