Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pass Christian Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 57% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pass Christian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pass Christian Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pass Christian Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pass Christian Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
37%
47%
White
43%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pass Christian Elementary School's ranking?
Pass Christian Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pass Christian Elementary School often compared to?
Pass Christian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wj Quarles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pass Christian Elementary School?
378 students attend Pass Christian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pass Christian Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pass Christian Elementary School?
Pass Christian Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pass Christian Elementary School offer ?
Pass Christian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pass Christian Elementary School part of?
Pass Christian Elementary School is part of Pass Christian Public School District.
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