Lawhon Elementary School

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Lawhon Elementary School ranks 196 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lawhon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tupelo, Mississippi, serving 527 students in grades 2-5. The school is part of the Tupelo Public School District, which is ranked 45 out of 130 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Lawhon Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (53.13%) and Asian (4.93%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with 5th-grade students achieving proficiency rates that exceed the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2023-2024, Lawhon's 5th-grade students achieved a 75% proficiency rate in mathematics, significantly higher than the district (67.4%) and state (53.7%) averages. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio (12:1) compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 99% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Lawhon Elementary has maintained strong academic performance across different racial groups, indicating a focus on equity and inclusive practices. While Lawhon outperforms the district and state in several areas, some nearby schools, such as Mooreville Elementary and Pierce Street Elementary, also demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, suggesting that the Tupelo Public School District as a whole is providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 2-5

140 Lake Street
Tupelo, MS 38804

(662) 841-8910

District: Tupelo Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
196^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,431

Students who attend Lawhon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Milam Elementary School
	Tupelo Middle School
High:	Tupelo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 533

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

White:

29.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawhon Elementary School ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.66. (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 Lawhon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tupelo Public School District. Racial makeup is: African American (57%), White (29.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawhon Elementary School is 12.5. 7 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawhon Elementary School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawhon Elementary School is $12,431, which is the 4^th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tupelo Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tupelo Public School District 45^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawhon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2010	47.12	230^th	403	42.9%
2011	55.61	191^st	418	54.3%
2012	67.76	129^th	414	68.8%
2013	72.19	107^th	408	73.8%
2014	77.35	68^th	394	82.7%
2015	76.98	71^st	402	82.3%
2016	78.44	70^th	394	82.2%
2017	72.62	101^st	406	75.1%
2018	73.56	99^th	404	75.5%
2019	76.92	78^th	397	80.4%
2021	75.96	86^th	381	77.4%
2022	68.42	116^th	382	69.6%
2023	56.86	157^th	377	58.4%
2024	51.66	196^th	390	49.7%

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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 Lawhon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	540	200	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	744
1991	513	214	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	729
1992	506	210	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	719
1993	308	156	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	466
1994	324	200	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	531
1995	309	224	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	548
1996	309	224	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	548
1997	342	262	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	624
1998	364	321	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	704
1999	397	369	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	785
2000	373	371	9	7	0	n/a	n/a	760
2001	355	396	10	15	0	n/a	n/a	776
2002	197	184	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	398
2003	197	184	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	398
2004	183	191	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	390
2005	200	185	4	12	0	n/a	n/a	401
2006	197	188	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	401
2007	191	185	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	388
2008	197	186	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	399
2009	181	164	2	23	0	0	0	370
2010	206	207	3	7	0	0	4	427
2011	218	210	4	12	0	0	2	446
2012	251	282	7	16	0	0	2	558
2013	228	277	11	24	0	0	5	545
2014	216	263	15	27	0	0	13	534
2015	221	312	18	21	0	0	2	574
2016	184	286	22	25	0	0	3	520
2017	164	302	14	28	0	0	31	539
2018	163	293	17	26	0	0	25	524
2019	193	292	20	18	0	0	23	546
2020	190	288	25	32	0	0	28	563
2021	161	268	24	26	0	0	18	497
2022	191	282	27	28	0	0	18	546
2023	166	280	26	27	0	0	28	527
2024	159	304	13	26	0	0	31	533

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 Lawhon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	744	37.9	19.6	n/a
1991	729	39.2	18.5	n/a
1992	719	39.0	18.4	28
1993	466	25.4	18.3	27.3
1994	531	29.0	18.3	28.4
1995	548	34.1	16.1	31
1996	548	34.1	16.1	31
1997	624	38.1	16.4	31.9
1998	704	43.6	16.1	32.7
1999	785	47.1	16.7	38
2000	760	47.7	15.9	38.9
2001	776	47.5	16.3	42.1
2002	398	28.9	13.8	44.2
2003	398	28.9	13.8	44.2
2004	390	29.3	13.3	71.5
2005	401	25.9	15.5	62.6
2006	401	26.9	14.9	70.1
2007	388	30.4	12.8	61.3
2008	399	33.6	11.9	67.4
2009	370	33.7	11.0	68.6
2010	427	31.4	13.5	62.8
2011	446	29.1	15.3	64.1
2012	558	42.9	12.9	62
2013	545	43.4	12.5	67.5
2014	534	40.4	13.1	67.2
2015	574	42.0	13.6	69.7
2016	520	38.0	13.6	73.1
2017	539	38.9	13.8	71.8
2018	524	37.6	13.9	69.5
2019	546	38.2	14.2	66.7
2020	563	37.5	14.9	64.1
2021	497	38.5	12.9	99.4
2022	546	42.9	12.7	99.5
2023	527	43.5	12.0	99.4
2024	533	42.6	12.5	71.3

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 Lawhon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	744	37.9	19.6	n/a
1991	729	39.2	18.5	n/a
1992	719	39.0	18.4	28
1993	466	25.4	18.3	27.3
1994	531	29.0	18.3	28.4
1995	548	34.1	16.1	31
1996	548	34.1	16.1	31
1997	624	38.1	16.4	31.9
1998	704	43.6	16.1	32.7
1999	785	47.1	16.7	38
2000	760	47.7	15.9	38.9
2001	776	47.5	16.3	42.1
2002	398	28.9	13.8	44.2
2003	398	28.9	13.8	44.2
2004	390	29.3	13.3	71.5
2005	401	25.9	15.5	62.6
2006	401	26.9	14.9	70.1
2007	388	30.4	12.8	61.3
2008	399	33.6	11.9	67.4
2009	370	33.7	11.0	68.6
2010	427	31.4	13.5	62.8
2011	446	29.1	15.3	64.1
2012	558	42.9	12.9	62
2013	545	43.4	12.5	67.5
2014	534	40.4	13.1	67.2
2015	574	42.0	13.6	69.7
2016	520	38.0	13.6	73.1
2017	539	38.9	13.8	71.8
2018	524	37.6	13.9	69.5
2019	546	38.2	14.2	66.7
2020	563	37.5	14.9	64.1
2021	497	38.5	12.9	99.4
2022	546	42.9	12.7	99.5
2023	527	43.5	12.0	99.4
2024	533	42.6	12.5	71.3

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 Lawhon Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,328
2018	$8,958
2019	$8,951
2020	$10,698
2021	$11,223
2022	$12,431

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawhon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 157^th of 377 Elementary schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawhon Elementary School)	52	41.6	10.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	56.4	51.1	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawhon Elementary School)	65.6	56	9.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	71.9	53.8	18.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawhon Elementary School)	59.6	42.8	16.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	56.6	49.5	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawhon Elementary School)	67.9	51.5	16.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	62.9	60.7	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawhon Elementary School)	54.6	53.6	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tupelo Public School District)	55.1	57.1	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawhon Elementary School)	40.8	60.7	19.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tupelo Public School District)	52.3	56.2	3.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Lawhon Elementary School)	72.9	69.2	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Tupelo Public School District)	75.3	70.5	4.8%
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	546	527	3.5%
African American	292	280	4.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	26	30%
Hispanic	18	27	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	193	166	14%
Two or More Races	23	28	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.7%	99.4%	32.8%

Schools Near Lawhon 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Lawhon Elementary School	Public	2-5	140 Lake Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8910	533	43	12.5	71.3%	159 (29.8%)	304 (57.0%)	26 (4.9%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	51.7	196^th of 390 public elementary schools	49.7%		56.9	157^th of 377 public elementary schools	58.4%	39	51.7	50.3	52.8	35.3	51.9	75.0	72.5	$12,431
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-1	910 North Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8870	292	35	8.4	72.9%	76 (26.0%)	170 (58.2%)	12 (4.1%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)								(n/a)								$11,476
Early Childhood Education Center	Public	PK	1402 N Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 840-5237	327	21	15.5	59.9%	115 (35.2%)	160 (48.9%)	13 (4.0%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.2%)								(n/a)								$10,815
Pierce Street Elementary School	Public	3-6	1008 Pierce Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8940	337	32	10.6	63.2%	117 (34.7%)	170 (50.4%)	29 (8.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)	59.3	156^th of 390 public elementary schools	60.0%		71.8	96^th of 377 public elementary schools	74.5%	60	56.2	58.3	68.9	49.2	35.2	68.9	71.7	$13,885
Joyner Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 Joyner Avenue	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8900	430	45	9.6	69.5%	126 (29.3%)	226 (52.6%)	32 (7.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (9.1%)								(n/a)								$12,162
Rankin Elementary School	Public	3-5	1908 Forrest Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8950	337	33	10.3	76.6%	101 (30.0%)	172 (51.0%)	33 (9.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	64.4	139^th of 390 public elementary schools	64.4%		67.3	115^th of 377 public elementary schools	69.5%	24	66.9	58.4	52.0	48.3	51.3	67.3	81.2	$13,148
Lawndale Elementary School	Public	3-5	1563 Mitchell Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8890	369	35	10.5	75.9%	93 (25.2%)	214 (58.0%)	31 (8.4%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.2%)	54.8	178^th of 390 public elementary schools	54.4%		58.1	151^st of 377 public elementary schools	59.9%	27	49.6	54.2	47.7	61.2	48.3	58.5	72.9	$12,861
Thomas Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	520 S Thomas Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8960	376	40	9.5	69.4%	120 (31.9%)	191 (50.8%)	24 (6.4%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$12,078
Verona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	212 College Ave.	Verona	38801	Lee County	Lee County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 566-7266	366	34	10.7	70.2%	35 (9.6%)	287 (78.4%)	19 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	6.1	383^rd of 390 public elementary schools	1.8%		11.7	352^nd of 377 public elementary schools	6.6%	31	27.8	29.1		9.7	16.3			$11,939
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-2	628 Rutherford Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-6303	428	42	10.0	77.6%	87 (20.3%)	268 (62.6%)	30 (7.0%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.4%)								(n/a)								$11,273

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawhon Elementary School

How many students attend Lawhon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Lawhon Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lawhon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawhon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milam Elementary School
Middle : Tupelo Middle School
High : Tupelo High School

What district is Lawhon Elementary School in?

Tupelo Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Lawhon Elementary School?

Students at Lawhon Elementary School are 57% African American, 30% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Lawhon Elementary School a good school?

Lawhon Elementary School ranks 196^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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