Gautier Elementary School

Gautier Elementary School serves 402 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in the small suburban community of Gautier, Mississippi. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide at #204 out of 865 Mississippi elementary schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 52% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics. Located at 505 Magnolia Tree, Gautier Elementary sits in Jackson County's ZIP code 39553, a community of nearly 18,000 residents. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a working-class area with a median household income of $55,542 and median home values around $143,400.

About 21% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 16.2%. The school serves families in this close-knit suburban setting along Mississippi's Gulf Coast, where the community values education and the smaller class sizes foster strong relationships between teachers and students.