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Eastlawn Elem

2611 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567 · (228) 938-6431 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL337 STUDENTS
Enrollment
337
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
223 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 80%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
67
Grade 4
64
Student demographics
White
13339%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
6218%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 7%
Black
11434%
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 45%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
278%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 6%
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
16248%
Female
17552%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
49.1%
MS avg 45.9% . -19.9pp since 2022
Math
59.3%
MS avg 52.8% . +3.9pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
337
+53 (+19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 13.2:1
% White
39%
was 51%
% Hispanic
18%
was 18%
% Black
34%
was 28%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Eastlawn Elem

Eastlawn Elem is a cozy elementary school in Pascagoula, Mississippi, operated by Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school teaches 337 students in grades pre-K through 4. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 446 students each, so Eastlawn Elem sits 24% below that benchmark.

Pascagoula-Gautier School District comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 6,579 students; Eastlawn Elem is among them.

In terms of who attends, Eastlawn Elem shows that 39% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 34% Black, 18% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. By comparison, Jackson County as a whole is about 67% White, so the school skews meaningfully less White than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Eastlawn Elem tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 66% of students at Eastlawn Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Jackson County put median household income runs about $66,201, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Eastlawn Elem is one of 46 public schools in Jackson County (combined enrollment of about 22,712 students).

Nearest neighbor: William M Colmer Middle, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Over the past 7-year window. Eastlawn Elem's enrollment has rose 19% since 2018, when it stood at 284 (now 337). White enrollment moved from 51% to 39% across the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Eastlawn Elem typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Jackson County at a glance

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Population
145,249
Census ACS
Median income
$66,201
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
22,712 students

Quick facts

School name
Eastlawn Elem
District
Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Address
2611 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
Phone
(228) 938-6431
County
Jackson County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
337
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
223 (66%)
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
280348000672
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Eastlawn Elem
How many students attend Eastlawn Elem?
Eastlawn Elem enrolls approximately 337 students in grades PK-04.
Is Eastlawn Elem an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eastlawn Elem is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Eastlawn Elem have?
Eastlawn Elem employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Eastlawn Elem?
Student demographics at Eastlawn Elem are roughly 39% White, 18% Hispanic, 34% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Eastlawn Elem public or private?
Eastlawn Elem is a public K-12 school, overseen by Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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