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Gorenflo Elementary School

771 Elder Street, Biloxi, MS 39530 · (228) 436-5145 · Harrison County
GRADES 01–04ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL326 STUDENTS
Enrollment
326
Elementary
DISTRICT 465 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
309 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 80%
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
80
Grade 3
99
Grade 4
61
Student demographics
White
4313%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
10633%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 7%
Black
14745%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 45%
Asian
124%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1%
Two+
165%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 6%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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
16350%
Female
16350%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
42.0%
MS avg 45.9% . -20.0pp since 2022
Math
53.1%
MS avg 52.8% . -14.2pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
326
+3 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.7:1
was 14.2:1
% White
13%
was 12%
% Hispanic
33%
was 29%
% Black
45%
was 48%
% Asian
4%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gorenflo Elementary School

Gorenflo Elementary School is one of the compact elementary schools in Biloxi, Mississippi, run under BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 326 students on its rolls from grades 1 through 4. Compared to the state average of about 446 students per school, that is 27% leaner than typical.

Within BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, which oversees 8 schools and 5,699 students, Gorenflo Elementary School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Gorenflo Elementary School lists that 45% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest comes out to 33% Hispanic, 13% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 24% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, Gorenflo Elementary School has 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.9:1, putting Gorenflo Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 95% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Harrison County's rate of about 74%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Harrison County put median household earnings sit near $59,479, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. In all, Harrison County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,521 students), of which Gorenflo Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Nichols Elementary School, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Gorenflo Elementary School has showed little movement, going from 323 students in 2018 to 326 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

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
Gorenflo Elementary School
District
BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
771 Elder Street, Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone
(228) 436-5145
County
Harrison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
01–04
Total enrollment
326
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
309 (95%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
280063000058
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gorenflo Elementary School
How large is Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School enrolls approximately 326 students in grades 01-04.
What grades does Gorenflo Elementary School serve?
Gorenflo Elementary School serves grades 01-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gorenflo Elementary School is approximately 14.7:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School reports a student body of 13% White, 33% Hispanic, 45% Black, 4% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Gorenflo Elementary School?
Gorenflo Elementary School is overseen by BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Harrison County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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