Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Elementary School's student population of 88 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'We are Lake!'
School Rankings
Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
25%
47%
White
61%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
88 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lake Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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