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#646 of 863 schools in MS
Leake Central Elementary School
Elementary School · Leake Co School Dist · Carthage, MS
A Leake Co School Dist elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
603 HWY. 16 WEST, Carthage, MS 39051
- Math 30% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leake Central Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leake Central Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,777
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$691/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Red Water Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Leake County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Leake Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leake Central Elementary School is listed in LEAKE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leake Central Elementary School
Leake Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carthage, MS, part of Leake Co School Dist, serving approximately 862 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leake Central Elementary School
What grades does Leake Central Elementary School serve?
Leake Central Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Leake Central Elementary School?
Leake Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 862 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leake Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leake Central Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leake Central Elementary School rank in MS?
Leake Central Elementary School ranks #646 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leake Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leake Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leake Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leake Central Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Leake Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leake Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leake Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leake Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leake Central Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Leake Central Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 862
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Leake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (601) 267-9148
- Area population (ZIP 39051)
- 15,242
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39051; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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