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#352 of 863 schools in MS
Top 41% in state
Lawhon Elementary School
Elementary School · Tupelo Public School Dist · Tupelo, MS
A Tupelo Public School Dist elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
140 Lake Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
- Math 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawhon Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 35 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lawhon 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tupelo), 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
$63,837
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Pierce Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–6 | 2.5 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Joyner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 2.9 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tupelo Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lawhon Elementary School is listed in TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawhon Elementary School
Lawhon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tupelo, MS, part of Tupelo Public School Dist, serving approximately 533 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #352 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawhon Elementary School
What grades does Lawhon Elementary School serve?
Lawhon Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Lawhon Elementary School?
Lawhon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawhon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawhon Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawhon Elementary School rank in MS?
Lawhon Elementary School ranks #352 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lawhon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawhon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lawhon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawhon Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lawhon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lawhon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawhon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lawhon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lawhon Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Lawhon 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (662) 841-8910
- Area population (ZIP 38804)
- 16,920
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 38804; 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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