Lake Elementary School

4503 Willow Street
Pascagoula, MS 39567
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in MS
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lake Elementary School's student population of 93 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
93 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#77 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lake Elementary School?
93 students attend Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Elementary School?
Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Elementary School offer ?
Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lake Elementary School part of?
Lake Elementary School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 93 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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