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#485 of 863 schools in MS
Gorenflo Elementary School
Elementary School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Biloxi Public School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
771 Elder Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
- Math 55% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gorenflo Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gorenflo Elementary School 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,755
Median home value
$149,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
53.2%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity Bvm Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| St Martin N Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | 2.4 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Diberville ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–3 | 2.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Biloxi Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gorenflo Elementary School is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gorenflo Elementary School
Gorenflo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 331 students in grades 1st-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gorenflo Elementary School
What grades does Gorenflo Elementary School serve?
Gorenflo Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gorenflo Elementary School rank in MS?
Gorenflo Elementary School ranks #485 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Gorenflo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gorenflo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Gorenflo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gorenflo Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gorenflo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gorenflo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gorenflo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gorenflo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gorenflo Elementary School?
91.5% of students at Gorenflo Elementary School 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (228) 436-5145
- Area population (ZIP 39530)
- 7,836
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 39530; 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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