Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School serves 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 776 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
18%
45%
White
72%
40%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bramlett Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
776 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Lafayette County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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