Enrollment
293
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lucedale, MS
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Lt Taylor Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280156000870
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lt Taylor Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lt Taylor Intermediate School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Taylor Intermediate School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lt Taylor Intermediate School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lt Taylor Intermediate School
Lt Taylor Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lucedale, Mississippi, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 81.9% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 293 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
George Co School Dist also operates George County High School (1,115 students) and Central Elementary School (660 students) alongside Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 Lt Taylor Intermediate School compares
Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 2% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 66.2%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Lt Taylor Intermediate School is more mixed than 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 Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Lt Taylor Intermediate 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lt Taylor Intermediate School
How many students attend Lt Taylor Intermediate School?
Lt Taylor Intermediate School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lucedale, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lt Taylor Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lt Taylor Intermediate School is 14:1, which is 5% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lt Taylor Intermediate School?
81.9% of students at Lt Taylor Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lt Taylor Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Lt Taylor Intermediate School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Lucedale, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lt Taylor Intermediate School?
Lt Taylor Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lt Taylor Intermediate School rank among public schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lt Taylor Intermediate School ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Lucedale on the city page.
Is Lt Taylor Intermediate School a good school?
Lt Taylor Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. 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 Lt Taylor Intermediate 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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