Enrollment
423
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leakesville, MS
Leakesville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leakesville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280159001031
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leakesville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leakesville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leakesville Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leakesville Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leakesville Elementary School
Leakesville Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leakesville, Mississippi, enrolling 423 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 81.9% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students) and Leakesville Jr High School (325 students) alongside Leakesville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leakesville Elementary School compares
Leakesville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Leakesville Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County School District, which includes Leakesville Elementary School.
$11,304
Per student
-6%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 42.5%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Leakesville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mc Lain Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leakesville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leakesville Elementary School
How many students attend Leakesville Elementary School?
Leakesville Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leakesville, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leakesville Elementary School?
81.9% of students at Leakesville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leakesville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leakesville Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Leakesville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leakesville Elementary School?
Leakesville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leakesville Elementary School rank among public schools in Leakesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Leakesville on the city page.
Is Leakesville Elementary School a good school?
Leakesville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greene County School District?
Besides Leakesville Elementary School, Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students), Leakesville Jr High School (325 students), and Sand Hill Elementary School (267 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.
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