LC Hatcher Elementary School

LC Hatcher Elementary School is a primary school of cozy scale in LUCEDALE, Mississippi, operated by George County School District, serveing 280 students in grades pre-K through 2. That puts it 37% below the typical public school in Mississippi, which averages around 446 students.

Across the 8 schools in George County School District (4,049 students total), LC Hatcher Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the economic backdrop, LC Hatcher Elementary School logs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.7:1. The state averages around 15.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 72% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is higher than George County's rate of about 62%.

After controlling for student poverty, LC Hatcher Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 58.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 54.4%.

In the area at large, census data for George County shows median household earnings sit near $59,758, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, George County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,049 students), of which LC Hatcher Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is George County Middle School, roughly 0.4 miles away. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at LC Hatcher Elementary School has edged down 9%, going from 308 students in 2018 to 280 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 17.6:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for LC Hatcher Elementary School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.