Waveland Elementary School

1101 St Joseph Street
Waveland, MS 39576
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Waveland Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Waveland Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
329 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Waveland Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
5%
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Black
25%
47%
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White
57%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waveland 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
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waveland Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Waveland 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%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waveland 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 (13-14)
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waveland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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?
329 students attend Waveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waveland Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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-1
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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