Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longleaf Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Longleaf Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
46%
47%
White
41%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longleaf Elementary School's ranking?
Longleaf Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Longleaf Elementary School often compared to?
Longleaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Primary, Oak Grove Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?
695 students attend Longleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Longleaf Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longleaf Elementary School offer ?
Longleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Longleaf Elementary School part of?
Longleaf Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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