Lawndale Elementary School

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Lawndale Elementary School ranks 178 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lawndale Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-5 in Tupelo, Mississippi, with a student population of 387. The school has a predominantly African American student body (59.69%), with significant White (24.55%) and Hispanic (8.01%) populations. While Lawndale has historically been a strong-performing school, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years.

One of Lawndale's key strengths is its academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, 61.2% of 3rd graders at Lawndale were proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 48.1% for the Tupelo Public School District and 53.3% for the state. However, the school's English Language Arts scores are more mixed, suggesting potential areas for improvement. Lawndale also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.7 over the past three years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools like Rankin Elementary.

One notable characteristic of Lawndale is its extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Shannon Primary and Shannon Elementary, which have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Lawndale's per-student spending of $8,897 in 2018-2019 was lower than the nearby schools, which ranged from $8,341 to $11,016 per student.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 841-8890

District: Tupelo Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,861

Students who attend Lawndale Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 369

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.0%

White:

25.2%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lawndale Elementary School ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.81. (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: African American (58%), White (25.2%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawndale Elementary School is 10.5. 5 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lawndale Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawndale Elementary School is $12,861, which is the 3^rd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Tupelo Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawndale 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 Lawndale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	65.19	128^th	394	67.5%
2009	52.96	190^th	392	51.5%
2010	54.78	184^th	403	54.3%
2011	70.10	112^th	418	73.2%
2012	71.34	110^th	414	73.4%
2013	82.61	53^rd	408	87.0%
2014	78.38	63^rd	394	84.0%
2015	88.94	31^st	402	92.3%
2016	81.33	60^th	394	84.8%
2017	80.37	63^rd	406	84.5%
2018	71.31	109^th	404	73.0%
2019	75.52	86^th	397	78.3%
2021	71.81	101^st	381	73.5%
2022	65.54	130^th	382	66.0%
2023	58.15	151^st	377	59.9%
2024	54.81	178^th	390	54.4%

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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 Lawndale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	343	272	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	628
2003	343	272	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	628
2004	321	305	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	635
2005	288	301	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	598
2006	289	321	8	9	0	n/a	n/a	627
2007	284	294	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	600
2008	280	313	9	18	0	n/a	n/a	620
2009	280	312	8	12	0	0	0	612
2010	199	278	13	11	0	0	6	507
2011	174	292	15	19	0	0	5	505
2012	165	259	6	25	0	0	8	463
2013	160	220	5	26	0	0	19	430
2014	133	188	6	28	2	0	13	370
2015	117	200	7	32	0	0	9	365
2016	120	226	7	42	0	0	1	396
2017	131	212	9	39	0	0	6	397
2018	127	240	7	32	0	0	13	419
2019	138	249	6	33	0	0	25	451
2020	138	246	4	32	0	0	26	446
2021	114	251	4	34	0	0	26	429
2022	100	246	4	35	0	0	18	403
2023	95	231	3	31	0	0	27	387
2024	93	214	8	31	0	0	23	369

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 Lawndale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	628	37.2	16.9	44.3
2003	628	37.2	16.9	44.3
2004	635	36.9	17.2	50.7
2005	598	36.2	16.5	53.2
2006	627	36.1	17.4	58.7
2007	600	39.4	15.2	54.5
2008	620	36.9	16.8	56.8
2009	612	37.6	16.3	59.3
2010	507	35.3	14.3	61.7
2011	505	32.9	15.3	65
2012	463	33.5	13.7	65.9
2013	430	33.3	12.9	65.3
2014	370	27.9	13.2	67
2015	365	28.0	13.0	65.5
2016	396	26.0	15.2	66.2
2017	397	27.4	14.4	63.2
2018	419	29.2	14.3	69.9
2019	451	31.2	14.4	67.2
2020	446	32.2	13.8	67.3
2021	429	31.1	13.7	99.3
2022	403	33.8	11.8	99.3
2023	387	33.8	11.4	99.2
2024	369	35.0	10.5	75.9

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 Lawndale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	628	37.2	16.9	44.3
2003	628	37.2	16.9	44.3
2004	635	36.9	17.2	50.7
2005	598	36.2	16.5	53.2
2006	627	36.1	17.4	58.7
2007	600	39.4	15.2	54.5
2008	620	36.9	16.8	56.8
2009	612	37.6	16.3	59.3
2010	507	35.3	14.3	61.7
2011	505	32.9	15.3	65
2012	463	33.5	13.7	65.9
2013	430	33.3	12.9	65.3
2014	370	27.9	13.2	67
2015	365	28.0	13.0	65.5
2016	396	26.0	15.2	66.2
2017	397	27.4	14.4	63.2
2018	419	29.2	14.3	69.9
2019	451	31.2	14.4	67.2
2020	446	32.2	13.8	67.3
2021	429	31.1	13.7	99.3
2022	403	33.8	11.8	99.3
2023	387	33.8	11.4	99.2
2024	369	35.0	10.5	75.9

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 Lawndale Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,282
2018	$8,897
2019	$9,390
2020	$9,988
2021	$12,133
2022	$12,861

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawndale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 151^st of 377 Elementary schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawndale Elementary School)	50	46.7	3.3%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	68.2	53.3	14.9%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	56.3	45.9	10.4%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	51.7	70.2	18.5%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	52.7	50	2.7%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	54.7	44.8	9.9%
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 (Lawndale Elementary School)	77.3	70.9	6.4%
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	451	387	14.2%
African American	249	231	7.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	33	31	6.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	95	31.2%
Two or More Races	25	27	8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.2%	99.2%	32%

Schools Near Lawndale 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale Elementary School

Is Lawndale Elementary School a good school?

Lawndale Elementary School ranks 178^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lawndale Elementary School in?

Tupelo Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Lawndale Elementary School?

Students at Lawndale Elementary School are 58% African American, 25% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Lawndale Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Lawndale Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lawndale Elementary School attend?

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

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

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