Leake County Elementary School

1280 SCHOOL STREET
WALNUT GROVE, MS 39189

www.leakesd.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Leake County Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Serving as a central part of the Leake County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for students in the local community. By providing a foundational learning environment, the school focuses on equipping children with the core skills necessary for their future educational transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Leake County School District, which emphasizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. As a rural educational facility, it plays a vital role in the Walnut Grove area by serving as a hub for both students and families. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty resources, or district-wide policies, the official website at [http://www.leakesd.org](http://www.leakesd.org) serves as the primary portal for communication and updates.

317

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leake County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	20
Black	203
Two or More	6

Black
203 (64.0%)
White
88 (27.8%)
Hispanic
20 (6.3%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)

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)253-2324
Website:	http://www.leakesd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
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 5

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 37