- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lt Taylor Intermediate School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 280156000870 · Lucedale, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: George County High School (1,115 students)
Lt Taylor Intermediate School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 293
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
293 students
What this shows Lt Taylor Intermediate School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lt Taylor Intermediate School compares
Lt Taylor Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~293 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.