Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Leakesville Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leakesville Elem. School's student population of 423 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners today, Leaders tomorrow
School Rankings
Leakesville Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leakesville Elem. School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#320 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
19%
45%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
18%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leakesville Elem. School's ranking?
Leakesville Elem. School is ranked #320 out of 795 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leakesville Elem. School?
423 students attend Leakesville Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Leakesville Elem. School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leakesville Elem. School?
Leakesville Elem. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leakesville Elem. School offer ?
Leakesville Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leakesville Elem. School part of?
Leakesville Elem. School is part of Greene County Schools.
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