Enrollment
787
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longleaf Elementary compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longleaf Elementary
Longleaf Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, enrolling 787 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 53.5% free-meal eligibility runs 34% below the Mississippi average.
Enrollment of 787 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (45%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hattiesburg's public schools, it stands alongside Bellevue Elementary School (1,145 students): Longleaf Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lamar County School District also operates Oak Grove High School (1,750 students) and Oak Grove Middle School (1,160 students) alongside Longleaf Elementary.
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 Longleaf Elementary compares
Longleaf Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,063
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County School District, which includes Longleaf Elementary.
$10,063
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 47.5%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Longleaf Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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