Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction LUCEDALE, MS Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (63.9)
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Central Elementary School
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (63.9)
660
Students
41.2
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(601)947-2429
Phone
http://www.gcsd.us/
Website

Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the George County School District district in LUCEDALE, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 660 students enrolled; a 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
660.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 44% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.03:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
70.2%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280156000227
State School ID
MS-2000-2000008
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
14159 HWY 26 WEST
City
LUCEDALE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39452
County
George County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
2804
State Leg. Upper
28043
State Leg. Lower
28107
Latitude
30.8804
Longitude
-88.65406
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
660
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.2
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 463 70.2%
Not Applicable 149 22.6%
District Info
District Name
George County School District
LEAID
2801560
State LEA ID
MS-2000
Phone
(601)947-6993
Website
http://www.gcsd.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
LUCEDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$47,004K
Federal Revenue
$10,511K
State Revenue
$26,974K
Local Revenue
$9,519K
Total Expenditure
$46,468K
Instruction Exp.
$24,854K
Support Services
$14,179K
Other Current Exp.
$2,679K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Elementary School

1
George County High School
LUCEDALE · High
3.5 mi
2
GEORGE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE
Lucedale · High
3.5 mi
3
LT Taylor Intermediate School
LUCEDALE · Elementary
4.1 mi
4
George County Middle School
LUCEDALE · Middle
4.4 mi
5
LC Hatcher Elementary School
LUCEDALE · Elementary
4.6 mi
6
Benndale Elementary School
LUCEDALE · Elementary
8.6 mi
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Students
16.45:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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16.04:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
16.51:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
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Students
21.73:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Raleigh Elementary School
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Students
16.61:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Hazlehurst Elementary
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Students
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Ratio
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McLaurin Elementary
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
660 students are enrolled at Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Elementary School have?
Central Elementary School has 41.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Elementary School located in?
Central Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Elementary School belong to?
Central Elementary School is part of the George County School District school district.
How much does George County School District spend per student?
The George County School District district spends approximately $70,406,061 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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