Lafayette Upper Elementary School

Q: Is Lafayette Upper Elementary School a good school?

Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lafayette Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Oxford, Mississippi, with a student population of 823. The school is part of the Lafayette County School District, which is ranked 11th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Lafayette Upper Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 37.2% to 83.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state averages of 39.7% to 71.2%. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Mississippi elementary schools for most years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 14.4 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, Lafayette Upper Elementary School generally outperforms the Water Valley School District's Davidson Elementary School in academic metrics, while performing similarly or slightly better than the Oxford School District's Central Elementary and Della Davidson Elementary. This suggests that Lafayette Upper Elementary School is a strong performer within its local context, despite serving a student population with a high percentage (over 99%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges.

Detail:

Public 3-6

120 Commodore Drive
Oxford, MS 38655

(662) 236-3761

District: Lafayette County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,233

Students who attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lafayette Middle School
High:	Lafayette High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 823

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

African American:

19.0%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.69. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.6%), African American (19%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Lafayette Upper Elementary School employs 59.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Upper Elementary School is $10,233.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lafayette Upper Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lafayette County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette County School District 11^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	74.37	87^th	394	77.9%
2009	70.39	103^rd	392	73.7%
2010	55.14	179^th	403	55.6%
2011	56.66	186^th	418	55.5%
2012	61.76	160^th	414	61.4%
2013	62.68	149^th	408	63.5%
2014	61.86	151^st	394	61.7%
2015	82.94	56^th	402	86.1%
2016	76.14	79^th	394	79.9%
2017	72.83	100^th	406	75.4%
2018	74.85	89^th	404	78.0%
2019	77.47	75^th	397	81.1%
2021	71.01	102^nd	381	73.2%
2022	67.43	119^th	382	68.8%
2023	72.15	93^rd	377	75.3%
2024	75.69	82^nd	390	79.0%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	402	148	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	566
2008	411	153	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	572
2009	392	179	0	10	0	0	0	581
2010	386	177	0	6	0	0	0	569
2011	381	186	2	3	0	0	0	572
2012	425	171	2	13	0	1	0	612
2013	388	165	2	17	0	2	0	574
2014	405	171	2	22	0	3	1	604
2015	406	169	5	19	0	2	0	601
2016	486	158	6	13	0	0	2	665
2017	507	160	6	16	1	0	9	699
2018	519	174	2	19	1	0	9	724
2019	494	147	2	17	0	1	16	677
2020	478	132	6	14	0	1	16	647
2021	595	179	5	23	0	1	17	820
2022	588	155	6	15	0	0	25	789
2023	606	156	7	14	0	0	40	823

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	566	37.6	15.1	56.2
2008	572	36.4	15.7	57.5
2009	581	39.3	14.8	61.4
2010	569	36.0	15.7	65.9
2011	572	32.4	17.6	62.6
2012	612	32.0	19.0	64.4
2013	574	32.2	17.7	61.3
2014	604	32.7	18.4	58.6
2015	601	33.0	18.2	57.4
2016	665	37.0	17.9	56.2
2017	699	37.1	18.8	53.9
2018	724	40.7	17.7	54.3
2019	677	41.8	16.1	53.5
2020	647	40.9	15.8	53
2021	820	56.6	14.4	99.6
2022	789	60.8	12.9	99.6
2023	823	59.4	13.8	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	566	37.6	15.1	56.2
2008	572	36.4	15.7	57.5
2009	581	39.3	14.8	61.4
2010	569	36.0	15.7	65.9
2011	572	32.4	17.6	62.6
2012	612	32.0	19.0	64.4
2013	574	32.2	17.7	61.3
2014	604	32.7	18.4	58.6
2015	601	33.0	18.2	57.4
2016	665	37.0	17.9	56.2
2017	699	37.1	18.8	53.9
2018	724	40.7	17.7	54.3
2019	677	41.8	16.1	53.5
2020	647	40.9	15.8	53
2021	820	56.6	14.4	99.6
2022	789	60.8	12.9	99.6
2023	823	59.4	13.8	99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Upper Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,389
2018	$7,923
2019	$8,411
2020	$8,657
2021	$9,382
2022	$10,233

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 93^rd of 377 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	54.7	52.3	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County School District)	54.7	52.3	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	75.4	77.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County School District)	75.4	77.9	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	60.1	64.7	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County School District)	60.1	64.7	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	60.1	81.4	21.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County School District)	60.1	81.4	21.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	53.8	56.6	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette County School District)	53.8	56.6	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	54.6	48.5	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette County School District)	54.6	48.5	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Upper Elementary School)	60.7	71.7	11%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette County School District)	60.7	71.7	11%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	677	823	21.6%
African American	147	156	6.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	7	250%
Hispanic	17	14	17.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	494	606	22.7%
Two or More Races	16	40	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.5%	99.6%	46.2%

Schools Near Lafayette Upper Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Lafayette Upper Elementary School	Public	3-6	120 Commodore Drive	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 236-3761	823	59	13.8	99.6%	606 (73.6%)	156 (19.0%)	14 (1.7%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.9%)	75.7	82^nd of 390 public elementary schools	79.0%		72.1	93^rd of 377 public elementary schools	75.3%	11	63.4	70.7	53.2	37.2	78.0	77.9	71.7	58.3	83.7	$10,233
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	71 F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-5627	734	62	11.7	99.6%	552 (75.2%)	132 (18.0%)	21 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)								(n/a)										$9,367
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	K-1	225 Bramlett Boulevard	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-2685	742	62	11.8	99.6%	368 (49.6%)	261 (35.2%)	50 (6.7%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$11,579
Della Davidson Elementary	Public	2-3	209 Commonwealth Blvd.	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 236-4870	739	51	14.4	99.6%	343 (46.4%)	237 (32.1%)	73 (9.9%)	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)								(n/a)	65.8				79.3					$11,653
Central Elementary	Public	4-5	409 Washington Avenue	Oxford	38655	Lafayette County	Oxford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 234-3497	694	48	14.4	99.6%	341 (49.1%)	237 (34.1%)	43 (6.2%)	38 (5.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	82.1	53^rd of 390 public elementary schools	86.4%		79	61^st of 377 public elementary schools	83.8%	8		67.9	61.4			76.5	68.0		82.3	$10,819
Davidson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	207 Goode Street	Water Valley	38965	Yalobusha County	Water Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 473-1110	605	42	14.5	99.5%	289 (47.8%)	268 (44.3%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)	37.2	256^th of 390 public elementary schools	34.4%		42	219^th of 377 public elementary schools	41.9%	37	41.3	53.3	36.5	43.0	47.3	55.0	31.1	43.0	52.7	$9,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Upper Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Upper Elementary School?

Students at Lafayette Upper Elementary School are 74% White, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Lafayette Upper Elementary School a good school?

Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 823 students attended Lafayette Upper Elementary School.

What district is Lafayette Upper Elementary School in?

Lafayette County School District

What schools do graduates of Lafayette Upper Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lafayette Middle School
High : Lafayette High School

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