Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Les Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
679 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)41%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Les Elementary School?
679 students attend Les Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Les Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Les Elementary School?
Les Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Les Elementary School offer ?
Les Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Les Elementary School part of?
Les Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.
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