Lafayette Elementary School

71 F.D. "Buddy" East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655

www.gocommodores.org/

776 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located on Commodore Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Lafayette County School District. As home to the "Commodores," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach that aims to build strong academic skills while encouraging personal growth and character development in a collaborative community setting.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Lafayette County educational system, focusing on preparing students for their future academic journeys through a curriculum aligned with state standards. By leveraging its resources and active community involvement, Lafayette Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, maintaining an open line of communication through their official website to keep stakeholders updated on campus activities and academic progress.

776

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	557
Hispanic	38
Black	140
Asian	5
Two or More	36

White
557 (71.8%)
Black
140 (18.0%)
Hispanic
38 (4.9%)
Two or More
36 (4.6%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lafayette County
Phone:	(662)234-5627
Website:	http://www.gocommodores.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	776
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 115

Kindergarten 212

Grade 1 227

Grade 2 222