Lawhon Elementary School

140 Lake Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 533 students in grades 2-5, Lawhon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in MS
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lawhon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lawhon Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lawhon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawhon Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#294 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lawhon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lawhon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawhon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawhon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawhon Elementary School's ranking?
Lawhon Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lawhon Elementary School often compared to?
Lawhon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lawhon Elementary School?
533 students attend Lawhon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lawhon Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawhon Elementary School?
Lawhon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawhon Elementary School offer ?
Lawhon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Lawhon Elementary School part of?
Lawhon Elementary School is part of Tupelo Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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