Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lc Hatcher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lc Hatcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lc Hatcher Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lc Hatcher Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
17%
47%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lc Hatcher Elementary School often compared to?
Lc Hatcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Creek Elementary School, Agricola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
252 students attend Lc Hatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lc Hatcher Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lc Hatcher Elementary School?
Lc Hatcher Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lc Hatcher Elementary School offer ?
Lc Hatcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lc Hatcher Elementary School part of?
Lc Hatcher Elementary School is part of George Co School Dist School District.
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