Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lucedale, Mississippi, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 714 students. The school is part of the George County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently outperforms the George County School District and the state of Mississippi in standardized test scores across various grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Central Elementary School had the highest percentage of students proficient or better in MAAP/English Language Arts and MAAP/Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was also significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has a notably higher percentage of white students (89.36%) compared to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding Leakesville Elementary School, Mc Lain Elementary School, and other nearby schools.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, Central Elementary School has an exceptionally high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This finding highlights the school's ability to overcome socioeconomic barriers and provide a quality education to its students. While the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than the surrounding schools, there are still areas for potential improvement, such as the lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts for 5th and 6th-grade students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 14159 Hwy 26 West
       Lucedale, MS  39452


(601) 947-2429

District: George County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,135 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    George County Middle School
High:    George County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  714

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.4%
African American:
3.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the George County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the George County School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), African American (3.5%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the George County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 17.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the George County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $6,135, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the George County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

George County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks George County School District 31st of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.63 188th 394 52.3%
2009 44.48 234th 392 40.3%
2010 47.10 231st 403 42.7%
2011 51.38 206th 418 50.7%
2012 49.43 211th 414 49.0%
2013 51.95 204th 408 50.0%
2014 51.10 199th 394 49.5%
2015 50.65 178th 402 55.7%
2016 55.75 173rd 394 56.1%
2017 49.46 197th 406 51.5%
2018 65.01 136th 404 66.3%
2019 66.66 126th 397 68.3%
2021 82.51 58th 381 84.8%
2022 74.33 91st 382 76.2%
2023 65.17 124th 377 67.1%
2024 75.52 85th 390 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Open Quote Staff and Administrators are amazing. 2017/2018 school year has been a complete 180 from previous years. Students are excited to go to school and eager to learn! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 601 55 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 617 65 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 625 78 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1993 643 70 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1994 635 72 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 709
1995 426 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 426 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 432 57 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 423 54 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 419 48 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2000 355 26 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 358 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 374 34 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 374 34 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 399 30 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2005 412 25 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2006 394 19 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 437 29 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 441 28 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 495 25 0 7 1 0 0 0 528
2010 504 18 0 5 1 0 2 0 530
2011 497 19 0 4 1 0 2 0 523
2012 475 18 0 7 1 0 3 0 504
2013 492 10 0 3 0 0 3 0 508
2014 477 13 0 6 0 0 3 0 499
2015 474 26 0 9 0 0 0 0 509
2016 522 27 0 8 0 0 3 0 560
2017 533 32 0 9 0 0 8 0 582
2018 554 26 0 14 0 0 17 0 611
2019 609 31 1 16 0 0 20 0 677
2020 635 31 1 18 0 0 19 0 704
2021 549 27 4 13 4 0 28 0 625
2022 624 24 4 20 3 0 25 0 700
2023 638 25 4 25 2 0 20 0 714

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 656 29.9 21.9 n/a
1991 684 33.3 20.5 n/a
1992 705 33.1 21.2 37
1993 714 32.5 22.0 38.7
1994 709 33.5 21.2 40.1
1995 485 24.4 19.9 39.2
1996 485 24.4 19.9 39.2
1997 491 24.3 20.2 43.4
1998 483 23.1 20.9 43.1
1999 471 24.8 19.0 56.7
2000 386 20.8 18.6 53.6
2001 394 21.3 18.5 57.1
2002 412 23.3 17.7 56.8
2003 412 23.3 17.7 56.8
2004 434 21.6 20.1 61.1
2005 444 23.3 19.1 55.9
2006 420 24.5 17.1 85.5
2007 471 23.7 19.9 67.7
2008 474 24.8 19.1 66
2009 528 25.6 20.6 65.2
2010 530 29.3 18.0 75.7
2011 523 30.5 17.1 76.5
2012 504 31.1 16.2 78.4
2013 508 31.3 16.2 77
2014 499 30.2 16.5 77
2015 509 30.0 16.9 72.5
2016 560 29.0 19.3 74.3
2017 582 31.3 18.5 71
2018 611 26.0 23.4 67.3
2019 677 30.9 21.8 67.1
2020 704 30.7 22.8 67.3
2021 625 33.5 18.6 99.5
2022 700 32.3 21.6 99.6
2023 714 39.9 17.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 656 29.9 21.9 n/a
1991 684 33.3 20.5 n/a
1992 705 33.1 21.2 37
1993 714 32.5 22.0 38.7
1994 709 33.5 21.2 40.1
1995 485 24.4 19.9 39.2
1996 485 24.4 19.9 39.2
1997 491 24.3 20.2 43.4
1998 483 23.1 20.9 43.1
1999 471 24.8 19.0 56.7
2000 386 20.8 18.6 53.6
2001 394 21.3 18.5 57.1
2002 412 23.3 17.7 56.8
2003 412 23.3 17.7 56.8
2004 434 21.6 20.1 61.1
2005 444 23.3 19.1 55.9
2006 420 24.5 17.1 85.5
2007 471 23.7 19.9 67.7
2008 474 24.8 19.1 66
2009 528 25.6 20.6 65.2
2010 530 29.3 18.0 75.7
2011 523 30.5 17.1 76.5
2012 504 31.1 16.2 78.4
2013 508 31.3 16.2 77
2014 499 30.2 16.5 77
2015 509 30.0 16.9 72.5
2016 560 29.0 19.3 74.3
2017 582 31.3 18.5 71
2018 611 26.0 23.4 67.3
2019 677 30.9 21.8 67.1
2020 704 30.7 22.8 67.3
2021 625 33.5 18.6 99.5
2022 700 32.3 21.6 99.6
2023 714 39.9 17.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (8.1%) $5,636 (91.9%) $6,135

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 126th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 377 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)52.144.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (George County School District)44.152
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)52.170.8
 18.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (George County School District)3857.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)55.759.4
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (George County School District)50.952
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)36.777
 40.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (George County School District)33.255
 21.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)49.452.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (George County School District)45.556.5
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)34.444.2
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (George County School District)2444.9
 20.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)68.772.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (George County School District)62.576.9
 14.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)45.444.5
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (George County School District)43.746
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)73.341.1
 32.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (George County School District)51.645.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students677714
 5.5%
African American3125
 19.4%
American Indian02
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White609638
 4.8%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%100%
 32.9%


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Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : George County Middle School
High : George County High School

Central Elementary School ranks 85th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Elementary School are 89% White, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 714 students attended Central Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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