Leake County Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction WALNUT GROVE, MS Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (79.4)
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Leake County Elementary School
WALNUT GROVE, MS 39189
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ B (79.4)
317
Students
26.1
Teachers
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
(601)253-2324
Phone
http://www.leakesd.org
Website

Leake County Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in WALNUT GROVE, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the Leake County School District school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 317 students enrolled; a 12.2:1 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
317.0
State avg: 458.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.15:1
State avg: 15:1
▼ 19% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Leake County Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280252001120
State School ID
MS-4000-4000014
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
1280 SCHOOL STREET
City
WALNUT GROVE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39189
County
Leake County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28018
State Leg. Lower
28078
Latitude
32.61719
Longitude
-89.45414
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
317
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.1
Teachers FTE
📐
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 317 100%
Not Applicable 134 42.3%
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 County Elementary School

1
Leake County High School
WALNUT GROVE · High
1.4 mi
2
Standing Pine Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
4.2 mi
3
Sebastopol Attendance Center
SEBASTOPOL · Other
7.5 mi
4
Leake Central Elementary School
CARTHAGE · Elementary
9.3 mi
5
Leake Central High School
CARTHAGE · High
9.7 mi
6
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
CARTHAGE · High
9.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Leake County Elementary School?
317 students are enrolled at Leake County Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Leake County Elementary School have?
Leake County Elementary School has 26.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Leake County Elementary School serve?
Leake County Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Leake County Elementary School a charter school?
Leake County Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Leake County Elementary School located in?
Leake County Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Leake County Elementary School belong to?
Leake County 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 $110,425,868 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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