LC Hatcher Elementary School

www.gcsd.us/

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

L.C. Hatcher Elementary School, located on Church Street in Lucedale, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the George County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students, typically serving children in the primary grade levels. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the school strives to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for future success as they transition through the district’s academic pipeline.

As part of the George County School District, L.C. Hatcher Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the importance of parental engagement in the educational process. The school utilizes its official digital platform to maintain transparency and communication with families, providing resources, calendars, and updates regarding school policies. Through a blend of traditional instruction and a focus on character development, the school aims to cultivate a positive campus culture where students are encouraged to grow into responsible and motivated learners.

280

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

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)947-3110
Website:	http://www.gcsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 32

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 68