LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette County school district, located in Oxford, MS with about 724 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 40 teachers, LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a key academic institution within the Lafayette County School District. As an "upper" elementary facility, the school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between primary elementary education and middle school, typically focusing on students in the transition grades of 3rd through 5th. The school’s identity is closely tied to its mascot, the "Commodore," fostering a sense of community spirit and pride that extends across the district’s athletic and extracurricular programs.

Situated on Commodore Drive, the school functions as a hub for academic development, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging personal growth in a supportive environment. The institution prioritizes creating a collaborative culture involving students, educators, and families to meet the diverse needs of the local Oxford student population. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence at gocommodores.org, which serves as a central resource for school calendars, educational initiatives, and administrative updates.

For more information, contact LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 236-3761 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.