Waveland Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Waveland Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Waveland Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
25%
47%
White
57%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Waveland Elementary School often compared to?
Waveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Waveland Elementary School?
329 students attend Waveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Waveland Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waveland Elementary School?
Waveland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waveland Elementary School offer ?
Waveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waveland Elementary School part of?
Waveland Elementary School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School District.
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