Leake Central Elementary School

www.leakesd.org

850 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Leake Central Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Carthage, Mississippi, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Leake County School District. Situated on Highway 16 West, the school serves as a foundational component of the local community, dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of young students in the region.

The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that aligns with state educational standards to prepare students for future academic success. By functioning within the broader Leake County School District framework, the elementary school emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to support the diverse needs of its student body. Families and community members interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative contact details can find further information through the district’s official website at http://www.leakesd.org.

850

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leake Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	236
Black	469
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Black
469 (55.2%)
Hispanic
236 (27.8%)
White
119 (14.0%)
Two or More
22 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Leake County School District
Phone:	(601)267-9148
Website:	http://www.leakesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	850
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 151

Grade 3 159

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 118