Leakesville Elementary School

175 Annex Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 426 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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leakesville Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

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 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#386 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
47%
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
19%
47%
White
77%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
26%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
426 students attend Leakesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Leakesville Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leakesville Elementary School offer ?
Leakesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leakesville Elementary School part of?
Leakesville Elementary School is part of Greene County School District.

School Reviews

Review Leakesville Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Quick Links