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Leflore County Elementary School (Closed 2021)

401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leflore County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
11%
46%
(18-19)
13%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leflore County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Leflore County Elementary School?
377 students attend Leflore County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Leflore County Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leflore County Elementary School?
Leflore County Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Leflore County Elementary School offer ?
Leflore County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leflore County Elementary School part of?
Leflore County Elementary School is part of Leflore County School District.

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