- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Leakesville Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280159001031 · Leakesville, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County High School (446 students)
Leakesville Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Leakesville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County High School
446 students
- This school
Leakesville Elementary School
423 students
- Leakesville Jr
Leakesville Jr High School
325 students
- Sand Hill Elem
Sand Hill Elementary School
267 students
- Mc Lain Elemen 160
Mc Lain Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Leakesville Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leakesville Elementary School compares
Leakesville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Greene County School District reports $12,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.