Agricola Elementary School

www.gcsd.us/

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Agricola Elementary School is a public school located in Lucedale, Mississippi, and serves as part of the George County School District. Situated at 6165 Hwy 613 S, the school is central to its rural community and focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and the development of essential life skills during the formative years of a child's education.

As a member of the George County school system, the institution aligns its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the tight-knit feel often found in smaller Mississippi towns. Through its website, the school keeps families informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. Agricola Elementary plays a vital role in the local area by preparing its students for success as they eventually transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

543

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Agricola Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Two or More	124

White
401 (73.8%)
Two or More
124 (22.8%)
Hispanic
15 (2.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	George County School District
Phone:	(601)947-8447
Website:	http://www.gcsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 76