Lafayette Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Lafayette Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 755 students in grades 1-2, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
1-2
Total Students
680 students
755 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
77%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
64%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
-
Kindergarten Students
207
-
Grade 1 Students
196
413
Grade 2 Students
203
339
Ungraded Students
21
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
17%
31%
% White
75%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%