At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Rocky Creek Elementary School: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Creek Elementary School
Rocky Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Lucedale. It is one of 9 current school records connected to George County School District. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). English learners represent 2.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rocky Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.1%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in George County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
LT Taylor Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
293 reported students
LC Hatcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
280 reported students
Agricola Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
543 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
660 reported students
Benndale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
138 reported students
George County Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
618 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Creek Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC Hatcher Elementary School Elementary · George County School District | PK–02 | 280 | 4.6 mi |
| George County Middle School Middle · George County School District | 07–08 | 618 | 4.8 mi |
| LT Taylor Intermediate School Elementary · George County School District | 03–06 | 293 | 5.1 mi |
| George County High School High · George County School District | 09–13 | 1,115 | 6.9 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · George County School District | PK–06 | 660 | 9.2 mi |
| Agricola Elementary School Elementary · George County School District | PK–06 | 543 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Creek Elementary School
What grades does Rocky Creek Elementary School serve?
Rocky Creek Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in George County School District.
How many students attend Rocky Creek Elementary School?
Rocky Creek Elementary School reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 390 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 402 students and 28.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rocky Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on George County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rocky Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Creek Elementary School in?
Rocky Creek Elementary School is part of George County School District, based in Lucedale, MS, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rocky Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include LC Hatcher Elementary School (4.6 mi), George County Middle School (4.8 mi), LT Taylor Intermediate School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.