Very Good
#316 of 863 schools in MS
Top 37% in state
College Park Elem
Elementary School · Pascagoula-gautier School District · Gautier, MS
A Pascagoula-gautier School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2617 Ladnier Rd, Gautier, MS 39553
- Math 38% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at College Park Elem score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where College Park Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gautier), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,091
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39553; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Martin BluffEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–4 | Not available | 105 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 218 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pascagoula-gautier School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
College Park Elem is listed in PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Park Elem
College Park Elem is a public elementary school in Gautier, MS, part of Pascagoula-gautier School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Park Elem
What grades does College Park Elem serve?
College Park Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend College Park Elem?
College Park Elem has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elem is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Park Elem rank in MS?
College Park Elem ranks #316 of 863 schools in MS.
What is College Park Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
College Park Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at College Park Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Park Elem has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is College Park Elem a charter school?
No, College Park Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is College Park Elem a Title I school?
No, College Park Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Park Elem?
100.0% of students at College Park Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (228) 522-8829
- Area population (ZIP 39553)
- 17,644
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39553; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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