LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette County school district, located in Oxford, MS with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Commodore Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lafayette County School District. As home to the "Commodores," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that aims to build strong academic skills while encouraging personal growth and character development in a collaborative community setting.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Lafayette County educational system, focusing on preparing students for their future academic journeys through a curriculum aligned with state standards. By leveraging its resources and active community involvement, Lafayette Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, maintaining an open line of communication through their official website to keep stakeholders updated on campus activities and academic progress.

For more information, contact LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 234-5627 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 Commodore Dr.
Oxford, MS 38655
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LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oxford, MS with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lafayette County
Total Students:
658
Teachers:
45.79
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 658 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.6%
Black or African American
21.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.