Excellent
#119 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Based on limited data
Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Co School Dist · Oxford, MS
A Lafayette Co School Dist elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
71 F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway, Oxford, MS 38655
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Oxford.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,423
Median home value
$275,500
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Davidson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 2–3 | 1.2 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Bramlett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–1 | 1.5 mi | 713 | Compare → |
| Oxford Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lafayette Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Elementary School is listed in LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oxford, MS, part of Lafayette Co School Dist, serving approximately 778 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 863 schools in MS. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Elementary School
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Elementary School rank in MS?
Lafayette Elementary School ranks #119 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lafayette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Elementary School?
51.7% of students at Lafayette Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (662) 234-5627
- Area population (ZIP 38655)
- 45,377
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38655; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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