Central Elementary School

14159 Hwy 26 West
Lucedale, MS 39452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in MS
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
700 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#119 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
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51%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
3%
47%
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White
89%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Elementary School's ranking?
Central Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Central Elementary School often compared to?
Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agricola Elementary School, Rocky Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
700 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Central Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of George Co School Dist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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