At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
Kreole Primary Elementary: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Kreole Primary Elementary
Kreole Primary Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Moss Point. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Moss Point School District. NCES reports 419 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 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 Black (72.8%) and White (16.9%). English learners represent 6.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kreole Primary Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.41 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White16.9%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black72.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.7%
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
Not reported as 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 Moss Point School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Escatawpa Upper Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
342 reported students
Magnolia Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
359 reported students
Moss Point High School
High · Grades 09–12
491 reported students
Moss Point Alternative School
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Kreole Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Elem Elementary · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 333 | 2.2 mi |
| Jackson Elem Elementary · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | KG–04 | 193 | 2.8 mi |
| Cherokee Elementary Elementary · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 206 | 3 mi |
| Escatawpa Upper Elementary Elementary · Moss Point School District | 03–05 | 342 | 3.3 mi |
| Lake Elem Elementary · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | KG–04 | 96 | 3.4 mi |
| Eastlawn Elem Elementary · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | PK–04 | 337 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kreole Primary Elementary
What grades does Kreole Primary Elementary serve?
Kreole Primary Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Moss Point School District.
How many students attend Kreole Primary Elementary?
Kreole Primary Elementary reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kreole Primary Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 419 students and 26.41 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 Kreole Primary Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kreole Primary Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Moss Point School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kreole Primary Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kreole Primary Elementary in?
Kreole Primary Elementary is part of Moss Point School District, based in Moss Point, MS, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kreole Primary Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arlington Elem (2.2 mi), Jackson Elem (2.8 mi), Cherokee Elementary (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.