Leake Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction CARTHAGE, MS Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ D (59.6)
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Leake Central Elementary School
CARTHAGE, MS 39051
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.6)
850
Students
53.7
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(601)267-9148
Phone
http://www.leakesd.org
Website

Leake Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the Leake County School District district in CARTHAGE, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 850 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
850.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 86% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.84:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Leake Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280252001118
State School ID
MS-4000-4000002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
603 HWY. 16 WEST
City
CARTHAGE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39051
County
Leake County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28018
State Leg. Lower
28027
Latitude
32.7285
Longitude
-89.5428
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
850
Total Students
👩‍🏫
53.7
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
53.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)53.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 850 100%
Not Applicable 283 33.3%
District Info
District Name
Leake County School District
LEAID
2802520
State LEA ID
MS-4000
Phone
(601)267-4579
Website
http://www.leakesd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CARTHAGE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$33,005K
Federal Revenue
$10,352K
State Revenue
$16,492K
Local Revenue
$6,161K
Total Expenditure
$35,005K
Instruction Exp.
$15,747K
Support Services
$11,882K
Other Current Exp.
$2,213K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Leake Central Elementary School

1
Leake Central Junior High School
CARTHAGE · Middle
0.8 mi
2
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
CARTHAGE · High
1.3 mi
3
Leake Central High School
CARTHAGE · High
1.4 mi
4
Red Water Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
3.9 mi
5
Standing Pine Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
6.4 mi
6
Leake County Elementary School
WALNUT GROVE · Elementary
9.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leake Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Leake Central Elementary School?
850 students are enrolled at Leake Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Leake Central Elementary School have?
Leake Central Elementary School has 53.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Leake Central Elementary School serve?
Leake Central Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Leake Central Elementary School a charter school?
Leake Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Leake Central Elementary School located in?
Leake Central Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Leake Central Elementary School belong to?
Leake Central Elementary School is part of the Leake County School District school district.
How much does Leake County School District spend per student?
The Leake County School District district spends approximately $41,182,353 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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