LEFLORE LEGACY ACADEMY

Located at 500 W. Washington Street in Greenwood, Mississippi, Leflore Legacy Academy operates as an active, independent charter district dedicated to serving middle school students in grades six through eight. Nestled within a remote town setting, this single-school district provides a focused educational environment tailored specifically to young adolescents during a crucial developmental transition. For the academic year, the school serves an overall student body of 203 adolescents, comprising 46 sixth graders, 75 seventh graders, and 82 eighth graders. As an autonomous local educational agency for federal programs, the academy offers a structured, community-rooted alternative within the regional public education landscape.

The school reflects a vibrant student community, with a demographic makeup that includes 120 Black students, 61 multiracial students, 17 Hispanic students, alongside White and Asian peers, serving 121 female and 82 male learners. To support this student body, the district maintains a robust operational footprint backed by 82 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 30 dedicated full-time teachers, two instructional aides, and 50 support personnel, creating an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio of approximately seven to one. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Leflore Legacy Academy demonstrates a strong structural commitment to individualized instruction, comprehensive support services, and active community engagement.