Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Reeves Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas L Reeves Elementary School serves the southern part of Long Beach, MS, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 1.7-mile average distance from the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reeves Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Reeves Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready, Respectful, and Responsible
School Rankings
Reeves Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reeves Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#32 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Reeves Elementary School's ranking?
Reeves Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Reeves Elementary School often compared to?
Reeves Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quarles Elementary School, Pass Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Reeves Elementary School?
453 students attend Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Reeves Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reeves Elementary School?
Reeves Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reeves Elementary School offer ?
Reeves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Reeves Elementary School part of?
Reeves Elementary School is part of Long Beach School District.
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