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West Elementary

4051 15Th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States

+1 (228) 870-1025

http://we.gulfportschools.org/

4.0

Overall Rating

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West Elementary Overview

About This School

West Elementary is a public elementary in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving 492 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 41% in ELA and 38% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 33 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,674. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at West Elementary is 51% male and 49% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is composed of 74% Black, 10% White, 10% Hispanic, and 5% students of two or more races.

492

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts41%

Mathematics38%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Harrison County

Students per Counselor

492:1

West Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

41%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 40%

38%

Mathematics

City Avg: 55%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.2:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

492

Students per Counselor

West Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,674

City Avg: $55,271

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor492:1

West Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.22%

Male

48.78%

Female

Total Enrollment: 492 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White9.96%

Hispanic9.76%

Asian0.41%

Black73.78%

Two or More Races5.08%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Elementary

Q: What is West Elementary?

A: West Elementary is a elementary public located in Gulfport.

Q: How many students attend West Elementary?

A: West Elementary has approximately 492 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about West Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Elementary - Gulfport, MS

Quick Facts about West Elementary
School Name	West Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	4051 15Th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501, Gulfport, MS
County	Harrison County
Phone	+1 (228) 870-1025
Total Students	492
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	4/10
ELA Proficiency	41%
Math Proficiency	38%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary

What is West Elementary?

West Elementary is a elementary public located in Gulfport.

How many students attend West Elementary?

West Elementary has approximately 492 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 14:1.

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