Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Long Creek 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 is 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Long Creek Attendance Center serves the southwest part of Sallis, MS, covering an area of approximately 219.4 square miles. Families typically drive about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Long Creek Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Attala!
School Rankings
Long Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Creek Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#437 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Long Creek Elementary School is ranked #437 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Long Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Long Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kosciusko Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Long Creek Elementary School?
199 students attend Long Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Long Creek Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Creek Elementary School?
Long Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Creek Elementary School offer ?
Long Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Creek Elementary School part of?
Long Creek Elementary School is part of Attala County Schools.
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