- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leakesville, MS
Leakesville Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Leakesville Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280159001134
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leakesville Jr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leakesville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leakesville Jr High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leakesville, MS.
School address
District: Greene County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280159001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Leakesville Jr High School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 280159001134 · Leakesville, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 15.5:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County High School (446 students)
Leakesville Jr High School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Leakesville Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County High School
446 students
- Leakesville El
Leakesville Elementary School
423 students
- This school
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 Jr High School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leakesville Jr High School compares
Leakesville Jr High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Leakesville Jr High School is less mixed than 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leakesville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mc Lain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leakesville Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leakesville Jr High School
How many students attend Leakesville Jr High School?
Leakesville Jr High School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leakesville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leakesville Jr High School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leakesville Jr High School?
77.0% of students at Leakesville Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leakesville Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Leakesville Jr High School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Leakesville, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leakesville Jr High School?
Leakesville Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Leakesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Leakesville Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School, Greene County School District also operates Greene County High School (446 students), Leakesville Elementary School (423 students), and Sand Hill Elementary School (267 students). See the Greene County School District district page for the complete list.