At a glance
Reported students
1,284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 176 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
613
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary: 1,284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.2:1. 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
- 1,393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Ocean Springs. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Ocean Springs School District. NCES reports 1,284 students for 2024–25.
Among 176 middle schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 377 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Mississippi median of 13.2:1 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 (69.1%) and Black (12.3%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.81 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.1%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black12.3%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Ocean Springs School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ocean Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
899 reported students
Ocean Springs High School
High · Grades 09–13
1,928 reported students
Magnolia Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
613 reported students
Pecan Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
486 reported students
Oak Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
467 reported students
Keys Voc Center
High · Grades 08–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Ocean Springs Upper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Middle School Middle · Jackson County School District | 06–08 | 946 | 1.7 mi |
| Ocean Springs Middle School Middle · Ocean Springs School District | 07–08 | 899 | 3.3 mi |
| D'Iberville Middle School Middle · Harrison County School District | 04–08 | 503 | 5.5 mi |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary School Middle · Biloxi Public School District | 05–06 | 844 | 6.7 mi |
| Biloxi Junior High School Middle · Biloxi Public School District | 07–08 | 863 | 8.5 mi |
| Singing River Middle · Pascagoula-Gautier School District | 05–06 | 416 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs Upper Elementary
What grades does Ocean Springs Upper Elementary serve?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ocean Springs School District.
How many students attend Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary reported 1,284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 176 Mississippi middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,284 students and 88.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 13.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ocean Springs Upper Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean Springs School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ocean Springs Upper Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.2% 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 Ocean Springs Upper Elementary in?
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary is part of Ocean Springs School District, based in Ocean Springs, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ocean Springs Upper Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include St. Martin Middle School (1.7 mi), Ocean Springs Middle School (3.3 mi), D'Iberville Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.