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Central Elementary School

1043 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS, 39501

About Central Elementary School

Central Elementary School is a public school in Gulfport, Mississippi which teaches students in grades PK–5.The school has about 498 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, which makes it possible for teachers to give each student their own learning plan. Central Elementary focuses on a balanced academic program that combines core subjects with extra activities in the arts, technology, and social-emotional learning. The students come from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, which makes the school a welcoming and collaborative place to be. According to the U. S. News, 34% of students at Central Elementary are good at math and 40% are good at reading. This shows that the school is still working to improve academic outcomes with community support and stable funding. Central Elementary offers resources and programs that help students grow and do well in school.The school is a safe place for students to learn the basic skills and develop as a whole person, making it one of the best school in Mississippi.

Central Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1043 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS, 39501

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Phone

(228) 865-4642

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 40% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
498
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.67%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic 11.04%
Black 62.85%
Two+ Races 7.43%
Native Am. 1.41%
White
16.67%
Asian
0.4%
Hispanic
11.04%
Black
62.85%
Two+ Races
7.43%
Native Am.
1.41%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 498
51.61%
257 Female
48.39%
241 Male

Student Population

498 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

498 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

School garden revitalized by students — In March 2025, gifted students at Central Elementary worked together to renovate and revive the school garden, planting fruit bushes, vegetables, pollinator plants and native plants. The project — part of a wider environmental-education initiative — aims to teach students about where food comes from, ecology, and life skills like gardening

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities outside of school does the school offer?

Ans. Students can join clubs for sports, music, arts, and STEM to learn new skills.

Q2. How do you help people with mental health issues?

Ans. The school has counseling, wellness workshops, and programs for students to help each other.

Q3. What can parents do to get involved with the school?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to help out, go to events, and take part in PTA projects.

Q4. What kind of technology is used to learn?

Ans. Students can use laptops, tablets, and interactive learning platforms.

Q5. Does the school plan trips for the community or for learning?

Ans. Yes, students go on trips and do service projects to connect what they learn in school with real life.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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