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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280177001585

CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE

16121 Highway 15, Biloxi, MS 39530 · (228) 323-0222 · Harrison County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL996 STUDENTS
Enrollment
996
Elementary
DISTRICT 567 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
605 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 80%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
115
Grade 1
106
Grade 2
124
Grade 3
119
Grade 4
109
Grade 5
95
Grade 6
116
Grade 7
99
Grade 8
113
Student demographics
White
50751%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
515%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 7%
Black
27928%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 45%
Asian
727%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Two+
778%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 6%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
51%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
51352%
Female
48348%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
67.4%
MS avg 45.9% . -1.8pp since 2022
Math
75.4%
MS avg 52.8% . -2.1pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE

CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE, a well-populated elementary-level community in Biloxi, Mississippi, overseen by Harrison County School District, caters to 996 students, covering grades K through 8. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 446 students each, so CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE sits 123% above that benchmark.

CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE is one of 22 schools operated by Harrison County School District, a district that instructs 14,253 students overall.

In terms of who attends, CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE logs that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 28% Black, 8% multiracial, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic. By comparison, Harrison County as a whole is about 62% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 61 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.4:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. About 61% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Harrison County (around 74%), the school's rate is south of typical.

In the surrounding community, Harrison County reports that median household earnings sit near $59,479, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE is one of 55 public schools in Harrison County (combined enrollment of about 30,521 students).

The closest other public school is D'Iberville High, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Inside the community feed, the feed for CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Harrison County at a glance

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Population
210,891
Census ACS
Median income
$59,479
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
30,521 students

Quick facts

School name
CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE
District
Harrison County School District
Address
16121 Highway 15, Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone
(228) 323-0222
County
Harrison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
996
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
605 (61%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
280177001585
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Harrison County School District
Other schools in Biloxi
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Frequently asked questions

About CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE
How large is CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE?
CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE enrolls approximately 996 students in grades KG-08.
Is CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE is approximately 16.4:1 (61 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE?
At CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 51% White, 5% Hispanic, 28% Black, 7% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE in?
CREEKBEND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE is part of Harrison County School District.
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