Leake Central Elementary School

Summary:

Leake Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Carthage, Mississippi, serving 860 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Leake County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Leake Central Elementary has a diverse student population, with 58.84% African American, 22.09% Hispanic, and 15.93% White students. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 57.7% statewide and 40.4% in the district. Additionally, 100% of Leake Central's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Leake Central Elementary lags behind. The Leake County Elementary School, also in the Leake County School District, consistently outperforms Leake Central in academic achievement. Furthermore, high-performing schools in the Madison County School District, such as Camden Elementary and Luther Branson School, significantly outperform Leake Central and the state averages, despite serving similar demographics.


Detail:

Public K-5

 603 Hwy. 16 West
       Carthage, MS  39051


(601) 267-9148

District: Leake County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,134 Help


Students who attend Leake Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Leake Central Junior High
High:    Leake Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  860

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.8%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leake Central Elementary School ranks worse than 78.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Leake Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.8%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leake Central Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leake Central Elementary School is $7,134.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Leake Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leake County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Leake County School District 103rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leake Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 29.81 296th 394 24.9%
2009 16.63 348th 392 11.2%
2010 21.94 341st 403 15.4%
2011 15.11 397th 418 5.0%
2012 34.38 291st 414 29.7%
2013 21.70 353rd 408 13.5%
2014 35.87 271st 394 31.2%
2015 18.96 359th 402 10.7%
2016 21.13 328th 394 16.8%
2017 35.33 266th 406 34.5%
2018 26.47 302nd 404 25.2%
2019 29.80 289th 397 27.2%
2021 20.93 292nd 381 23.4%
2022 16.78 331st 382 13.4%
2023 18.92 328th 377 13.0%
2024 24.61 307th 390 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Leake Central Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Open Quote The school do not have the materials to provide our kids with chance to be productive citizens. There is never enough teachers in the classes and when a good teacher is their they end up leaving due to lack of support in the schooling system. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leake Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 245 257 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 243 229 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 484
1992 262 217 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 232 235 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 231 240 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 483
1995 221 235 2 1 9 n/a n/a 0 468
1996 221 235 2 1 9 n/a n/a 0 468
1997 242 269 4 6 10 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 229 253 3 11 11 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 250 292 1 8 12 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 349 418 2 20 11 n/a n/a 0 800
2001 393 477 1 26 12 n/a n/a 0 909
2002 333 486 2 24 19 n/a n/a 0 864
2003 333 486 2 24 19 n/a n/a 0 864
2004 365 481 6 31 17 n/a n/a 0 900
2005 354 482 7 40 12 n/a n/a 0 895
2006 342 486 4 44 8 n/a n/a 0 884
2007 328 479 10 62 8 n/a n/a 0 887
2008 323 486 10 69 10 n/a n/a 0 898
2009 313 484 9 73 9 0 0 0 888
2010 298 493 4 109 6 1 4 0 915
2011 233 471 3 107 6 1 4 0 825
2012 223 497 6 125 6 1 10 0 868
2013 365 703 7 139 5 1 13 0 1233
2014 302 660 6 155 4 0 22 0 1149
2015 302 647 6 164 13 2 25 0 1159
2016 274 641 6 158 9 1 24 0 1113
2017 289 600 6 166 12 1 23 0 1097
2018 265 608 4 165 10 1 27 0 1080
2019 255 560 6 174 11 0 23 0 1029
2020 220 541 7 172 8 0 25 0 973
2021 178 517 7 173 2 0 28 0 905
2022 169 513 3 178 3 0 24 0 890
2023 137 506 4 190 1 0 22 0 860

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 Leake Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 516 25.6 20.1 n/a
1991 484 24.8 19.5 n/a
1992 488 24.2 20.1 65.2
1993 477 23.3 20.5 69.4
1994 483 24.8 19.5 68.5
1995 468 25.2 18.6 68.2
1996 468 25.2 18.6 68.2
1997 531 28.2 18.8 66.9
1998 507 29.3 17.3 66.3
1999 563 30.9 18.2 75.7
2000 800 43.8 18.3 75.8
2001 909 46.4 19.6 74.9
2002 864 46.0 18.8 75.5
2003 864 46.0 18.8 75.5
2004 900 46.2 19.5 72.3
2005 895 42.0 21.3 73.4
2006 884 39.2 22.6 77
2007 887 47.8 18.6 79.9
2008 898 50.7 17.7 79.2
2009 888 49.3 18.0 81
2010 915 51.3 17.8 84.4
2011 825 46.9 17.5 87.6
2012 868 47.9 18.0 88.9
2013 1233 58.7 21.0 89.1
2014 1149 61.2 18.7 91.3
2015 1159 63.0 18.3 92.1
2016 1113 63.0 17.6 92.9
2017 1097 63.4 17.2 92.8
2018 1080 59.3 18.1 99.7
2019 1029 60.0 17.1 99.7
2020 973 57.8 16.8 99.7
2021 905 58.6 15.4 99.7
2022 890 59.3 15.0 100
2023 860 67.7 12.6 100

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 Leake Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 516 25.6 20.1 n/a
1991 484 24.8 19.5 n/a
1992 488 24.2 20.1 65.2
1993 477 23.3 20.5 69.4
1994 483 24.8 19.5 68.5
1995 468 25.2 18.6 68.2
1996 468 25.2 18.6 68.2
1997 531 28.2 18.8 66.9
1998 507 29.3 17.3 66.3
1999 563 30.9 18.2 75.7
2000 800 43.8 18.3 75.8
2001 909 46.4 19.6 74.9
2002 864 46.0 18.8 75.5
2003 864 46.0 18.8 75.5
2004 900 46.2 19.5 72.3
2005 895 42.0 21.3 73.4
2006 884 39.2 22.6 77
2007 887 47.8 18.6 79.9
2008 898 50.7 17.7 79.2
2009 888 49.3 18.0 81
2010 915 51.3 17.8 84.4
2011 825 46.9 17.5 87.6
2012 868 47.9 18.0 88.9
2013 1233 58.7 21.0 89.1
2014 1149 61.2 18.7 91.3
2015 1159 63.0 18.3 92.1
2016 1113 63.0 17.6 92.9
2017 1097 63.4 17.2 92.8
2018 1080 59.3 18.1 99.7
2019 1029 60.0 17.1 99.7
2020 973 57.8 16.8 99.7
2021 905 58.6 15.4 99.7
2022 890 59.3 15.0 100
2023 860 67.7 12.6 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Leake Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (12.9%) $6,214 (87.1%) $7,134

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leake Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 328th of 377 Elementary schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leake Central Elementary School)33.424.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leake County School District)39.630.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leake Central Elementary School)1425.6
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leake County School District)24.933.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leake Central Elementary School)34.933
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Leake County School District)40.938.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leake Central Elementary School)38.344.4
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leake County School District)35.747.5
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leake Central Elementary School)33.527.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Leake County School District)33.529.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leake Central Elementary School)25.821.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leake County School District)23.822.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Leake Central Elementary School)47.152.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Leake County School District)46.653.3
 6.7%
   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 Students1029860
 16.4%
African American560506
 9.6%
American Indian111
 90.9%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic174190
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White255137
 46.3%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%100%
 0.3%


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Students at Leake Central Elementary School are 59% African American, 22% Hispanic, 16% White, 3% Two or more races.

Leake Central Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

Students who attend Leake Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Leake Central Junior High
High : Leake Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 860 students attended Leake Central Elementary School.


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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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