- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laurel, MS
Laurel Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280246001374
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Upper Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Upper Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Upper Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246001374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Laurel Upper Elementary held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 280246001374 · Laurel, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 9.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel High School (732 students)
Laurel Upper Elementary held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Laurel Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel High Sc
Laurel High School
732 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- Mason Elementa
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- Laurel Magnet
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- This school 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Laurel Upper Elementary reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Upper Elementary compares
Laurel Upper Elementary 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$12,215
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Laurel Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Upper Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Upper Elementary?
Laurel Upper Elementary has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laurel, MS. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Upper Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 38% 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 Laurel Upper Elementary?
100.0% of students at Laurel Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Upper Elementary is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Laurel, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Upper Elementary?
Laurel Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Laurel Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Upper Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Laurel, 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 Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Laurel Upper Elementary, Laurel School District also operates Laurel High School (732 students), Oak Park Elementary School (405 students), and Laurel Middle School (388 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.