Very Good
#184 of 863 schools in MS
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Waveland Elementary School
Elementary School · BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST
1101 ST JOSEPH STREET, Waveland, MS 39576
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MS statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Mississippi schools
#184 of 863
In district
#4 of 4
BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Waveland Elementary School
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About Waveland Elementary School
Waveland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waveland, MS, part of BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST. Waveland Elementary School serves approximately 329 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Waveland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 863 schools in MS.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 8.4
- MS avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Waveland Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Waveland Elementary School Compares
See how Waveland Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1101 ST JOSEPH STREET, Waveland, MS 39576
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waveland Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Bay St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Another option is PINEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 10.5 miles away, in nearby Pass Christian), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COAST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 11.1 miles away, in nearby Long Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Waveland, see our Waveland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DOMINION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INC. Bay St. Louis | 1.9 mi | — |
| BAY HIGH SCHOOL Bay St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 9.1 |
| Bay Waveland Middle School Bay St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay St. Louis | 2.6 mi | 9.1 |
| HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Bay St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 7.4 |
| ST STANISLAUS Bay St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 6.4 |
| OUR LADY ACADEMY Bay St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay St. Louis | 4.6 mi | 7.1 |
| HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL Kiln | 6.5 mi | 4.9 |
| HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL Kiln | 6.5 mi | 5.6 |
| EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kiln | 7.6 mi | 8.2 |
| PASS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Pass Christian | 6.9 mi | 7.4 |
| PASS CHRISTIAN ELEM Pass Christian | 7.6 mi | 6.6 |
| PASS CHRISTIAN MIDDLE Pass Christian | 7.6 mi | 6.4 |
| DELISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pass Christian | 8.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PINEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pass Christian | 10.5 mi | 9.0 |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL Long Beach | 10.6 mi | 6.6 |
| COAST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Long Beach | 11.1 mi | 9.0 |
| THOMAS L REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach | 12.5 mi | 7.4 |
| HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY Kiln | 14.6 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 39576 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,368
Median Home Value
$216,200
Median Rent
$722/mo
Population
6,249
College Educated
25.3%
Homeownership
60.5%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
41.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EAST AMORY SCHOOL Amory, MS | 7.7 |
| HOLLY SPRINGS PRIMARY SCHOOL Holly Springs, MS | 7.7 |
| JEFFERSON CO ELEM SCHOOL Fayette, MS | 7.7 |
| LEAKE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Walnut Grove, MS | 7.7 |
| REDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Redwood, MS | 7.7 |
| ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Madison, MS | 7.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waveland Elementary School
What grades does Waveland Elementary School serve?
Waveland Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waveland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waveland Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waveland Elementary School rank in MS?
Waveland Elementary School ranks #184 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Waveland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waveland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waveland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waveland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waveland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waveland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waveland Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Waveland 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (228) 467-6630
Resources & Links
District
BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST- District Enrollment
- 1,678
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,298
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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