Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School serves 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
734 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lafayette Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bramlett Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
734 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Lafayette Co School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 734 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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