Edna M Scott Elementary School

lelandschooldistrict.schoolinsites.com

239 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Leland Elementary Accelerated School, located in Leland, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Leland School District. As an "accelerated" school, the institution is dedicated to providing a structured, rigorous curriculum designed to challenge students academically and close achievement gaps. The school focuses on foundational skill development in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, aiming to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond through targeted instruction and consistent academic support.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school functions as a central hub for the small, close-knit Leland community. By utilizing resources provided through its affiliation with the local school district, the institution emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student growth and teacher-led instruction. Families and community members often engage with the school through its digital portal, which serves as a resource for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing communication between educators and parents regarding student progress and school-wide initiatives.

239

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edna M Scott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	11
Black	157
Two or More	63

Black
157 (65.7%)
Two or More
63 (26.4%)
Hispanic
11 (4.6%)
White
8 (3.3%)

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:	Leland School District
Phone:	(662)686-5013
Website:	http://lelandschooldistrict.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
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

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 51