LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leake County School District school district, located in CARTHAGE, MS with about 1,080 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 267-9148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARTHAGE, MS 39051
(601) 267-9148
http://www.leakesd.org
LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARTHAGE, MS with about 1,080 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Leake County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,080
- Teachers:
- 59.37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,080 students
- Black or African American
- 56.3%
- White
- 24.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.