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Orange Grove Elementary School

11391 OLD HWY 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503

Top 10% School in MISSISSIPPI

Ranked 49 of 153 in MISSISSIPPI

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Orange Grove Elementary School

11391 OLD HWY 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503

Top 10% School in MISSISSIPPI

Ranked 49 of 153 in MISSISSIPPI

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About Orange Grove Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 53% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
351
Total Students
$50160
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.7%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic 5.6%
Black 44.9%
Two+ Races 9.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
36.7%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
44.9%
Two+ Races
9.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 351
43.1%
151 Female
56.9%
200 Male

Student Population

351 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Orange Grove Elementary School Contact Information

Address

11391 OLD HWY 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503

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Phone

(228) 832-2322

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TOP 49 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Orange Grove Elementary School

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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
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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: 7:30 AM - 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

For October 2025, a teacher from Orange Grove Elementary — Denise Fulton — was recognized as part of the district’s “District Teachers of the Month,” a nod to staff dedication and quality teaching.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurricular clubs are offered at Orange Grove Elementary?

Ans. There are clubs for students in STEM, the arts, music, and sports.

Q2. Do field trips count as part of the schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, students go on educational trips to help them remember what they learned in class.

Q3. How does the school support student leaders?

Ans. Through student council, classroom responsibilities, and peer mentoring programs.

Q4. Does the school have technology that students can use?

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

Q5. Are there programs that help with social and emotional growth?

Ans. Yes, counseling and structured lessons support emotional awareness and social skills.

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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