Serving 860 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leake Central 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 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leake Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Leake Central Elementary School's student population of 860 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leake Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake Central Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#689 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
5%
Black
59%
47%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leake Central Elementary School's ranking?
Leake Central Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Leake Central Elementary School often compared to?
Leake Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leake County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leake Central Elementary School?
860 students attend Leake Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Leake Central Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leake Central Elementary School?
Leake Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leake Central Elementary School offer ?
Leake Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Leake Central Elementary School part of?
Leake Central Elementary School is part of Leake Co School District.
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