- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oxford, MS
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280237001280
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Upper Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Oxford, MS.
School address
District: Lafayette Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280237001280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lafayette Upper Elementary School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 280237001280 · Oxford, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 13.6:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (855 students)
Lafayette Upper Elementary School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 61.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
855 students
- This school
Lafayette Upper Elementary School
803 students
- Lafayette Elem
Lafayette Elementary School
776 students
- Lafayette Midd
Lafayette Middle School
420 students
What this shows Lafayette Upper Elementary School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Upper Elementary School compares
Lafayette Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 38% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
330
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Lafayette Upper Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Oxford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School has 803 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oxford, MS. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Upper Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Lafayette Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Upper Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Upper Elementary School?
Lafayette Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Upper Elementary School ranks #2 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 Upper Elementary School, Lafayette Co School Dist also operates Lafayette High School (855 students), Lafayette Elementary School (776 students), and Lafayette Middle School (420 students). See the Lafayette Co School Dist district page for the complete list.