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Orange Grove Elementary

11391 OLD HIGHWAY 49, GULFPORT, MS, 39503

Top 25% School in Mississippi

Ranked 56 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Orange Grove Elementary

Orange Grove Elementary is a public school in Gulfport, Mississippi that serves students in grades 4–6. The school has about 330 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 15:1. This means that class sizes are balanced and students always get the help they need. The students at Gulfport High School come from a wide range of backgrounds, most of which are minorities. Orange Grove Elementary focuses on teaching math and English language arts, as well as science and social studies that meet Mississippi state standards. According to data from USA News, about 55% of students are good at math and 53% are good at reading. This is better than the average for the region. Teachers use structured curricula and tests every so often to keep an eye on how well students are doing and fill in any gaps in their learning. The school is in the Harrison County School District, and it gets government money for public education that meets district standards. Orange Grove Elementary is in a coastal city where homes are cheap and neighborhoods are good for families. It gives students a safe place to learn. The school usually does well in terms of academic results and consistent teaching methods, making it one of the top schools in Mississippi.

Contact Information

Address

11391 OLD HIGHWAY 49, GULFPORT, MS, 39503

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Phone

(228) 832-2322

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 53% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
329
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 56 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Orange Grove Elementary

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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.

Student Demographics

White 37.08%
Asian 2.13%
Hispanic 4.26%
Black 43.77%
Two+ Races 12.16%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
37.08%
Asian
2.13%
Hispanic
4.26%
Black
43.77%
Two+ Races
12.16%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 329
52.89%
174 Female
47.11%
155 Male

Student Population

329 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Orange Grove Elementary is among 17 schools in the Harrison County School District approved to participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program for the 2025–26 school year.

This program provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout the school year, helping encourage healthy eating habits and nutrition education.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school put a lot of stress on early learning?

Ans. The goal of instruction is to help students build strong basic skills.

Q2. Do creative things happen during the school day?

Ans. Art and creative learning are part of the lessons.

Q3. How does the school talk to families?

Answer. Teachers and staff have regular meetings and updates.

Q4. Are the rules for how students should act clear?

Ans. Having clear rules helps keep things positive.

Q5. Does the school want people to get involved in the community?

Community partnerships help school programs.

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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