175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
Rating
:
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (601) 394-2493
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-4,Leakesville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MSMath Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leakesville Elementary School's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leakesville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leakesville Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MS)
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
19%
47%
White
78%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.36
0.60
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greene County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leakesville Elementary School's ranking?
Leakesville Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leakesville Elementary School?
414 students attend Leakesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Leakesville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leakesville Elementary School?
Leakesville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leakesville Elementary School offer ?
Leakesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Leakesville Elementary School part of?
Leakesville Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Leakesville Elementary School is Greene County High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Leakesville Jr High School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Leakesville Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 316 students 1.7 miles 620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2495
1.7
5-8
316
Greene County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 9-12 | 478 students 4.2 miles 4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-5290
4.2
9-12
478
Greene County Vocational Technical
Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 4.7 miles 173 Vo-tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
(601) 394-2973
4.7
9-12
n/a
Rocky Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-6 | 420 students 13 miles 2183 Rocky Creek Road
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3886
13
PK-6
420
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-2 | 252 students 16 miles 689 Church St
Lucedale, MS 39452
(601) 947-3110
16
PK-2
252
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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