Excellent
#30 of 863 schools in MS
Top 3% in state
Longleaf Elementary
Elementary School · Lamar County School District · Hattiesburg, MS
A Lamar County School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5279 W. 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Math 60% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Longleaf Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Longleaf Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hattiesburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,254
Median home value
$255,400
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39402; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Word of Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Rawls Springs Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Thames Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 537 | 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.
Lamar County School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longleaf Elementary is listed in LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longleaf Elementary
Longleaf Elementary is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, MS, part of Lamar County School District, serving approximately 751 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longleaf Elementary
What grades does Longleaf Elementary serve?
Longleaf Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary?
Longleaf Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longleaf Elementary rank in MS?
Longleaf Elementary ranks #30 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Longleaf Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Longleaf Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Longleaf Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longleaf Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Longleaf Elementary a charter school?
No, Longleaf Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longleaf Elementary a Title I school?
No, Longleaf Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longleaf Elementary?
55.9% of students at Longleaf Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Lamar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (601) 264-3858
- Area population (ZIP 39402)
- 43,756
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 39402; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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