Lafayette Elementary School serves 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 734 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
18%
47%
White
75%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bramlett Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
734 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Lafayette Co School District.
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