LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL

LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Leland School District school district, located in LELAND, MS with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 20 teachers, LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL at (662) 686-5013 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

404 E THIRD STREET
LELAND, MS 38756
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LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LELAND, MS with about 330 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
330
Teachers:
20.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 330 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LELAND ELEMENTARY ACCERATED SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.9%
White
7.3%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.