Lyman Elementary

Lyman Elementary is an elementary campus of mid-sized scale in GULFPORT, Mississippi, operated by Harrison County School District, hosting 524 students in grades K through 6.

Across the 22 schools in Harrison County School District (14,253 students total), Lyman Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Lyman Elementary lists that White students make up the majority at 59%. Other groups include 28% Black, 6% multiracial, 5% Hispanic. Compared to Harrison County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Lyman Elementary has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.5:1. The state averages around 15.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 65% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is lower than Harrison County's rate of about 74%.

Zooming out to the county, Harrison County reports that median household income runs about $59,479, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. In all, Harrison County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 30,521 students), of which Lyman Elementary is one.

Harrison Central High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a metropolitan area.

Looking at the recent track record. Lyman Elementary's enrollment has decreased 11% since 2018, when it stood at 588 (now 524). Over the same period, the Black share fell from 36% to 28%.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.