- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxford, MS
Lafayette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280237000967
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Lafayette Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280237000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lafayette Middle School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 280237000967 · Oxford, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.4:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (855 students)
Lafayette Middle School shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Middle 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
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
776 students
- This school
Lafayette Middle School
420 students
What this shows Lafayette Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Middle School compares
Lafayette Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 39% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Lafayette Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Middle 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Oxford
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Middle School
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 Middle School?
49.2% of students at Lafayette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Middle School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #5 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 Middle School, Lafayette Co School Dist also operates Lafayette High School (855 students), Lafayette Upper Elementary School (803 students), and Lafayette Elementary School (776 students). See the Lafayette Co School Dist district page for the complete list.