At a glance
Reported students
393
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513.5
Lizana Elementary: 393 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 362
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Lizana Elementary
Lizana Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Gulfport. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Harrison County School District. NCES reports 393 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.3%) and Black (5.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lizana Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.3%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harrison County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
D'Iberville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
367 reported students
Saucier Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
325 reported students
Harrison Central Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
465 reported students
River Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
487 reported students
Three Rivers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
492 reported students
Lyman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
524 reported students
Public schools near Lizana Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wortham Elementary and Middle School Elementary · Harrison County School District | KG–08 | 844 | 5 mi |
| West Harrison Middle Middle · Harrison County School District | 07–08 | 650 | 5.2 mi |
| West Harrison High High · Harrison County School District | 09–13 | 1,216 | 5.7 mi |
| Lyman Elementary Elementary · Harrison County School District | KG–06 | 524 | 7.5 mi |
| Harrison Central Elementary Elementary · Harrison County School District | KG–03 | 465 | 9.1 mi |
| DeLisle Elementary School Elementary · Pass Christian School District | PK–05 | 400 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lizana Elementary
What grades does Lizana Elementary serve?
Lizana Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrison County School District.
How many students attend Lizana Elementary?
Lizana Elementary reported 393 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 362 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lizana Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 393 students and 24.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lizana Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lizana Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lizana Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lizana Elementary in?
Lizana Elementary is part of Harrison County School District, based in Gulfport, MS, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lizana Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Wortham Elementary and Middle School (5 mi), West Harrison Middle (5.2 mi), West Harrison High (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.