Waveland Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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-2
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waveland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Waveland Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 117% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waveland Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
22%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Waveland Elementary School often compared to?
Waveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
425 students attend Waveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Waveland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waveland Elementary School offer ?
Waveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Waveland Elementary School part of?
Waveland Elementary School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School District.
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