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Leake Central Elementary School

603 Hwy. 16 West
Carthage, MS 39051
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 862 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leake Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leake Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Leake Central Elementary School's student population of 862 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

School Rankings

Leake Central Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake Central Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#689 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
47%
24%
42%
35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
5%
Black
56%
47%
White
15%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leake Central Elementary School's ranking?
Leake Central Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Leake Central Elementary School often compared to?
Leake Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leake County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leake Central Elementary School?
862 students attend Leake Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Leake Central Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leake Central Elementary School?
Leake Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leake Central Elementary School offer ?
Leake Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leake Central Elementary School part of?
Leake Central Elementary School is part of Leake Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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