Excellent
#120 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Co School Dist · Oxford, MS
A Lafayette Co School Dist elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
120 Commodore Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
- Math 72% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Upper Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Upper 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Della Davidson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 2–3 | 1.5 mi | 780 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 4–5 | 2.0 mi | 668 | 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
- #2 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 Upper Elementary School is listed in LAFAYETTE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Lafayette Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oxford, MS, part of Lafayette Co School Dist, serving approximately 800 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Upper Elementary School
What grades does Lafayette Upper Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Upper Elementary School rank in MS?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks #120 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lafayette Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Upper 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.
What are the test scores at Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Upper Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Lafayette Upper 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (662) 236-3761
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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