Very Good
#212 of 863 schools in MS
Top 24% in state
Leflore County Elementary School
Elementary School · Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District · Itta Bena, MS
A Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 LAKESIDE DRIVE P. O. BOX 1497, Itta Bena, MS 38941
- Math 28% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leflore County 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
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 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
How we rate schools
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Where Leflore County 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,967
Median home value
$84,200
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
38.6%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| Bankston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | Not available | 307 | Compare → |
| Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | Not available | 374 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 223 | 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.
Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leflore County Elementary School is listed in GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leflore County Elementary School
Leflore County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Itta Bena, MS, part of Greenwood-leflore Cons Sch District, serving approximately 303 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leflore County Elementary School
What grades does Leflore County Elementary School serve?
Leflore County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Leflore County Elementary School?
Leflore County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leflore County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leflore County Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leflore County Elementary School rank in MS?
Leflore County Elementary School ranks #212 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Leflore County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leflore County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Leflore County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leflore County Elementary School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Leflore County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leflore County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leflore County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leflore County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leflore County Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Leflore County 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Leflore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (662) 581-3038
- Area population (ZIP 38941)
- 3,478
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 38941; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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