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Gautier Elementary School

505 Magnolia Tree
Gautier, MS 39553
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gautier Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30% in MS
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gautier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Gautier Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Gautier Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gautier Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#189 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
60-64%
52%
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
47%
47%
White
28%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gautier Elementary School's ranking?
Gautier Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Gautier Elementary School?
402 students attend Gautier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gautier Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gautier Elementary School?
Gautier Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gautier Elementary School offer ?
Gautier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gautier Elementary School part of?
Gautier Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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