Enrollment
402
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lucedale, MS
Rocky Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280156000231
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Creek Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rocky Creek Elementary School
Rocky Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lucedale, Mississippi, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% 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 Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek Elementary School compares
Rocky Creek 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 29% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Co School Dist, which includes Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agricola Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Creek 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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Creek Elementary School?
Rocky Creek Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lucedale, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rocky Creek Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Rocky Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Creek Elementary School?
Rocky Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rocky Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Creek 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.
Is Rocky Creek Elementary School a good school?
Rocky Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Rocky Creek 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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