Enrollment
543
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agricola Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Agricola Elementary School
Agricola Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lucedale, Mississippi, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding George Co School Dist spends $9,405 per pupil, 22% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
George Co School Dist also operates George County High School (1,115 students) and Central Elementary School (660 students) alongside Agricola Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Agricola Elementary School compares
Agricola Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Co School Dist, which includes Agricola Elementary School.
$9,405
Per student
-22%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 29.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Agricola Elementary School a good school?
Agricola Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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