- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hattiesburg, MS
Longleaf Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Longleaf Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280240001395
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longleaf Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Hattiesburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Longleaf Elementary has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS.
School address
District: Lamar County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280240001395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Longleaf Elementary grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 280240001395 · Hattiesburg, MS Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High School (1,750 students)
Longleaf Elementary grew from 712 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 61.9 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Longleaf Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
1,750 students
- Oak Grove Midd
Oak Grove Middle School
1,160 students
- Bellevue Eleme
Bellevue Elementary School
1,145 students
- Sumrall Elemen
Sumrall Elementary School
960 students
- This school
Longleaf Elementary
787 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary
758 students
What this shows Longleaf Elementary reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longleaf Elementary compares
Longleaf Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 34% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,188
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
White 37.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Longleaf Elementary is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County School District reports $11,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longleaf Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumrall Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longleaf Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hattiesburg
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bellevue Elementary School
Standard public school
1,145 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
758 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Dixie Attendance Center
Standard public school
487 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
North Forrest High School
Standard public school
349 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Standard public school
214 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~787 students)
Frequently asked questions about Longleaf Elementary
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary?
Longleaf Elementary has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hattiesburg, MS. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% 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 Longleaf Elementary?
53.5% of students at Longleaf Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longleaf Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Longleaf Elementary is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Hattiesburg, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longleaf Elementary?
Longleaf Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Longleaf Elementary rank among schools in Hattiesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Longleaf Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hattiesburg, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hattiesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar County School District?
Besides Longleaf Elementary, Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students), Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students), and Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students). See the Lamar County School District district page for the complete list.