Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longleaf Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Longleaf Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Motto
What Starts Here Changes the World.
School Rankings
Longleaf Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
45%
45%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lamar County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longleaf Elementary School's ranking?
Longleaf Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Longleaf Elementary School often compared to?
Longleaf Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Longleaf Elementary School?
787 students attend Longleaf Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Longleaf Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longleaf Elementary School?
Longleaf Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longleaf Elementary School offer ?
Longleaf Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longleaf Elementary School part of?
Longleaf Elementary School is part of Lamar County School District.
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