Very Good
#218 of 863 schools in MS
Top 25% in state
Popps Ferry Elementary School
Elementary School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS
A Biloxi Public School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
364 Nelson Road, Biloxi, MS 39531
- Math 47% vs MS 55% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Popps Ferry Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Popps Ferry 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$54,599
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$1,066/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
37.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39531; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Back Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| North Bay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 726 | 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
- #5 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
Popps Ferry Elementary School is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Popps Ferry Elementary School
Popps Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 610 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Popps Ferry Elementary School
What grades does Popps Ferry Elementary School serve?
Popps Ferry Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Popps Ferry Elementary School?
Popps Ferry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Popps Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Popps Ferry Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Popps Ferry Elementary School rank in MS?
Popps Ferry Elementary School ranks #218 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Popps Ferry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Popps Ferry Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Popps Ferry Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Popps Ferry Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Popps Ferry Elementary School a charter school?
No, Popps Ferry Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Popps Ferry Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Popps Ferry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Popps Ferry Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Popps Ferry 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (228) 436-5135
- Area population (ZIP 39531)
- 19,045
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 39531; 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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