- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucedale, MS
Agricola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Agricola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280156000226
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agricola Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Agricola Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agricola Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Agricola Elementary School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 280156000226 · Lucedale, MS Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 15.1:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George County High School (1,115 students)
Agricola Elementary School shrank from 609 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Agricola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George County
George County High School
1,115 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
660 students
- George County
George County Middle School
618 students
- This school
Agricola Elementary School
543 students
- Rocky Creek El 402
Rocky Creek Elementary School
402 students
- Lt Taylor Inte 293
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
293 students
What this shows Agricola Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agricola Elementary School compares
Agricola Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 29% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Two or More 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Agricola Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for George Co School Dist reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agricola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agricola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agricola Elementary School
How many students attend Agricola Elementary School?
Agricola Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucedale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agricola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agricola Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agricola Elementary School?
57.3% of students at Agricola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agricola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Agricola Elementary School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Lucedale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agricola Elementary School?
Agricola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agricola Elementary School rank among schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Agricola Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lucedale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lucedale on the city page.
What other schools are in George Co School Dist?
Besides Agricola Elementary School, George Co School Dist also operates George County High School (1,115 students), Central Elementary School (660 students), and George County Middle School (618 students). See the George Co School Dist district page for the complete list.