- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, MS
Lafayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280237000462
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Lafayette Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280237000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Lafayette Elementary School grew from 734 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 280237000462 · Oxford, MS Other · MID · TRAD
776 enr · 12.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (855 students)
Lafayette Elementary School grew from 734 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 65.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
855 students
- Lafayette Uppe
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
803 students
- This school
Lafayette Elementary School
776 students
- Lafayette Midd
Lafayette Middle School
420 students
What this shows Lafayette Elementary School reports 776 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Elementary School compares
Lafayette Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 38% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Lafayette Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Co School Dist reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Lafayette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Elementary School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lafayette Co School Dist?
Besides Lafayette Elementary School, Lafayette Co School Dist also operates Lafayette High School (855 students), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students), and Lafayette Middle School (420 students). See the Lafayette Co School Dist district page for the complete list.