Serving 803 students in grades 3-6, Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Upper Elementary School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
17%
45%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lafayette Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
803 students attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lafayette Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette Upper Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Upper Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School is part of Lafayette County School District.
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