- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leland, MS
Leland School Park
Federal NCES profile for Leland School Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280261001472
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leland School Park earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leland School Park has class sizes smaller than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leland School Park ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leland, MS.
School address
District: Leland School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280261001472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Leland School Park shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 280261001472 · Leland, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 8.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna M Scott Elementary School (239 students)
Leland School Park shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Leland School Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna M Scott E
Edna M Scott Elementary School
239 students
- This school
Leland School Park
232 students
- Leland High Sc
Leland High School
200 students
What this shows Leland School Park reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leland School Park compares
Leland School Park is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$17,804
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
White 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Leland School Park is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leland School Dist reports $17,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leland School Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna M Scott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leland School Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leland School Park
How many students attend Leland School Park?
Leland School Park has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leland, MS. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland School Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland School Park is 8.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leland School Park?
100.0% of students at Leland School Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leland School Park?
The largest demographic group at Leland School Park is African American at 81.9% of enrollment, in Leland, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leland School Park?
Leland School Park has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leland School Park rank among public schools in Leland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leland School Park ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leland, 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 Leland School Dist?
Besides Leland School Park, Leland School Dist also operates Edna M Scott Elementary School (239 students) and Leland High School (200 students). See the Leland School Dist district page for the complete list.