- Enrollment
- 2,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tupelo, MS
Lawhon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawhon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280432000814
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawhon Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Tupelo · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawhon Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawhon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS.
School address
District: Tupelo Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280432000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lawhon Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 280432000814 · Tupelo, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 13.4:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tupelo High School (2,123 students)
Lawhon Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Lawhon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tupelo High Sc
Tupelo High School
2,123 students
- Tupelo Middle
Tupelo Middle School
1,070 students
- This school 575
Lawhon Elementary School
575 students
- Milam Elementa 456
Milam Elementary School
456 students
- Joyner Element 444
Joyner Elementary School
444 students
- Parkway Elemen 418
Parkway Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Lawhon Elementary School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawhon Elementary School compares
Lawhon 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▼ 17% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,155
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Lawhon Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tupelo Public School Dist reports $13,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawhon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tupelo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tupelo Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joyner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawhon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Tupelo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Joyner Elementary School
Standard public school
444 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 10:1 students per teacher
Lawndale Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elementary School
Standard public school
375 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Street Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Pierce Street Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawhon Elementary School
How many students attend Lawhon Elementary School?
Lawhon Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tupelo, MS. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawhon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawhon Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawhon Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Lawhon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawhon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawhon Elementary School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Tupelo, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawhon Elementary School?
Lawhon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Lawhon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tupelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawhon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Tupelo, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tupelo on the city page.
What other schools are in Tupelo Public School Dist?
Besides Lawhon Elementary School, Tupelo Public School Dist also operates Tupelo High School (2,123 students), Tupelo Middle School (1,070 students), and Milam Elementary School (456 students). See the Tupelo Public School Dist district page for the complete list.