- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucedale, MS
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lc Hatcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280156000229
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lc Hatcher Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lc Hatcher Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lc Hatcher Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lc Hatcher Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280156000229 · Lucedale, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 15.6:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: George County High School (1,115 students)
Lc Hatcher Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lc Hatcher 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
- Agricola Eleme
Agricola Elementary School
543 students
- Rocky Creek El 402
Rocky Creek Elementary School
402 students
- This school 280
Lc Hatcher Elementary School
280 students
What this shows Lc Hatcher Elementary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lc Hatcher Elementary School compares
Lc Hatcher Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▼ 4% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Lc Hatcher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agricola Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lc Hatcher 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lc Hatcher Elementary School
How many students attend Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
Lc Hatcher Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucedale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lc Hatcher Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Lc Hatcher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
Lc Hatcher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lc Hatcher Elementary School rank among schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lc Hatcher Elementary School ranks #2 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 Lc Hatcher 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.