Longleaf Elementary

Summary:

Longleaf Elementary is a public elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 712 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lamar County School District, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Longleaf Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with impressive proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly outpace the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 72.9% for the Lamar County School District and 57.7% for the state. The school also boasts an exceptionally high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients, with over 99% of students qualifying, indicating that Longleaf is serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population.

Longleaf Elementary's diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, and other racial groups, is notable compared to nearby schools in the Hattiesburg Public School District and Forrest County School District, which tend to have a higher concentration of either White or African American students. This diversity, combined with the school's exceptional academic performance, suggests that Longleaf has implemented effective strategies to support the learning and growth of students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5279 W. 4th Street
       Hattiesburg, MS  39402


(601) 264-3858

District: Lamar County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
83rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,097 Help


Students who attend Longleaf Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Grove Middle School
High:    Oak Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.8%
White:
39.9%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Longleaf Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), White (39.9%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longleaf Elementary is 11.4, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Longleaf Elementary is $8,097, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Lamar County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Longleaf Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lamar County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar County School District 23rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Longleaf Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 89.34 29th 402 92.8%
2016 83.07 48th 394 87.8%
2017 81.23 55th 406 86.5%
2018 83.74 47th 404 88.4%
2019 78.98 68th 397 82.9%
2021 90.44 27th 381 92.9%
2022 81.57 59th 382 84.6%
2023 82.99 49th 377 87.0%
2024 75.68 83rd 390 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Longleaf Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 353 276 41 18 0 0 35 0 723
2015 374 285 33 21 0 0 32 0 745
2016 375 291 34 22 1 1 24 0 748
2017 338 295 34 20 2 0 17 0 706
2018 352 312 29 32 0 0 21 0 746
2019 327 335 30 33 0 0 27 0 752
2020 291 342 27 31 0 0 29 0 720
2021 269 306 29 33 0 1 41 0 679
2022 286 317 25 23 0 0 44 0 695
2023 284 319 33 21 0 1 54 0 712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longleaf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 723 41.3 17.4 49.9
2015 745 42.0 17.7 53
2016 748 46.0 16.2 54.1
2017 706 46.0 15.3 52.5
2018 746 49.3 15.1 54.4
2019 752 49.9 15.0 54.1
2020 720 52.6 13.6 54.7
2021 679 51.8 13.0 99.6
2022 695 52.4 13.2 99.6
2023 712 61.9 11.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longleaf Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 723 41.3 17.4 49.9
2015 745 42.0 17.7 53
2016 748 46.0 16.2 54.1
2017 706 46.0 15.3 52.5
2018 746 49.3 15.1 54.4
2019 752 49.9 15.0 54.1
2020 720 52.6 13.6 54.7
2021 679 51.8 13.0 99.6
2022 695 52.4 13.2 99.6
2023 712 61.9 11.4 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Longleaf Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (8.4%) $7,414 (91.6%) $8,097

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longleaf Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 377 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary)59.266.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)62.563.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary)70.871.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)68.669.5
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary)65.859.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)6058.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary)65.857.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)58.657.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Longleaf Elementary)59.775.6
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamar County School District)53.561.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Longleaf Elementary)61.473.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar County School District)5246.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Longleaf Elementary)47.579.7
 32.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lamar County School District)63.571.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students752712
 5.3%
African American335319
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian3033
 10%
Hispanic3321
 36.4%
Pacific Islander01
White327284
 13.1%
Two or More Races2754
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%99.6%
 45.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Longleaf Elementary

Students who attend Longleaf Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Grove Middle School
High : Oak Grove High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 712 students attended Longleaf Elementary.

Longleaf Elementary ranks 83rd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Longleaf Elementary are 45% African American, 40% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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