Central Elementary School

www.gcsd.us/

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in Lucedale, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the George County School District. Situated on Highway 26 West, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. As part of the broader George County school system, the institution focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while encouraging active community involvement and student engagement.

The school’s digital presence through its official website serves as a primary hub for communication between staff, parents, and the community. By providing resources for school updates, district policies, and academic calendars, Central Elementary maintains a focus on transparency and collaboration. Overall, the school acts as a vital community pillar in Lucedale, prioritizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and character skills to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

660

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	28
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	118
American Indian	1

White
487 (73.8%)
Two or More
118 (17.9%)
Hispanic
28 (4.2%)
Black
24 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)947-2429
Website:	http://www.gcsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 29

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 84