Lafayette Elementary School serves 680 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
17%
47%
White
75%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
680 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
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 Dist School District.
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