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Leake County Elementary School

1280 School Street
Walnut Grove, MS 39189
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leake County 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Leake County Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026

School Rankings

Leake County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leake County Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than 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)
#457 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
52%
36%
42%
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
66%
47%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
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 County Elementary School's ranking?
Leake County Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Leake County Elementary School often compared to?
Leake County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leake Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Leake County Elementary School?
342 students attend Leake County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leake County Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leake County Elementary School?
Leake County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leake County Elementary School offer ?
Leake County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leake County Elementary School part of?
Leake County Elementary School is part of Leake Co School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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