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McLeod Elementary School

1616 Sandlewood Place, Jackson, MS 39211 · (601) 987-3597 · Hinds County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL343 STUDENTS
Enrollment
343
Elementary
DISTRICT 353 · STATE 446
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.2:1 · STATE 15.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
342 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
49
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
59
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
57
Student demographics
White
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 40%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 7%
Black
95%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 45%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

MAAP 2023-24 . % Proficient + Advanced
English Language Arts
31.5%
MS avg 45.9% . +1.6pp since 2022
Math
22.2%
MS avg 52.8% . +4.0pp since 2022
Source: MAAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
343
-190 (-36%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 22.0:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
95%
was 97%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About McLeod Elementary School

Set in Jackson, Mississippi, McLeod Elementary School is a modestly sized elementary-level community, overseen by Jackson Public Schools. It educates 343 students across grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 23% smaller than the state mean of about 446.

McLeod Elementary School is one of 35 schools operated by Jackson Public Schools, a district that works with 16,870 students overall.

In terms of who attends, McLeod Elementary School reports that nearly all students (95%) are Black. Other groups include 3% multiracial. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 72%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, McLeod Elementary School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.4:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is higher than Hinds County's rate of about 88%.

In the area at large, Hinds County reports that the typical household earns roughly $49,402 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. McLeod Elementary School is one of 84 public schools in Hinds County (combined enrollment of about 32,870 students).

Revive Collegiate is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around McLeod Elementary School.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at McLeod Elementary School has fell 36%, going from 533 students in 2018 to 343 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 22.0:1 in 2018 to 16.4:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the McLeod Elementary School community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Hinds County at a glance

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Population
218,533
Census ACS
Median income
$49,402
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
84
32,870 students

Quick facts

School name
McLeod Elementary School
District
Jackson Public Schools
Address
1616 Sandlewood Place, Jackson, MS 39211
Phone
(601) 987-3597
County
Hinds County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
343
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
342 (100%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
280219000400
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About McLeod Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at McLeod Elementary School?
McLeod Elementary School enrolls approximately 343 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does McLeod Elementary School serve?
McLeod Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at McLeod Elementary School?
Approximately 16.4:1 students per teacher at McLeod Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at McLeod Elementary School?
Student demographics at McLeod Elementary School are roughly 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 95% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is McLeod Elementary School public or private?
McLeod Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jackson Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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