Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Thomas L Reeves Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Ready, Respectful, and Responsible
School Rankings
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 795 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
13%
47%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas L Reeves Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Thomas L Reeves Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wj Quarles Elementary School, Pass Christian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
432 students attend Thomas L Reeves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thomas L Reeves Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas L Reeves Elementary School?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas L Reeves Elementary School offer ?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas L Reeves Elementary School part of?
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School is part of Long Beach School District.
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