Lawhon Elementary School

www.tupeloschools.com

575 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Lawhon Elementary School, located in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a key component of the Tupelo Public School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance rigorous classroom instruction with the social and emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of the larger Tupelo school system, Lawhon works to provide a foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth within the local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the Tupelo area, maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking among its young learners. With a focus on inclusive practices and community involvement, Lawhon Elementary seeks to create a welcoming atmosphere where both students and faculty can thrive, ultimately preparing children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

575

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawhon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	44
Black	326
Asian	19
Two or More	21

Black
326 (56.7%)
White
165 (28.7%)
Hispanic
44 (7.7%)
Two or More
21 (3.7%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)

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:	Tupelo Public School District
Phone:	(662)841-8910
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawhon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	151
Grade 4	149
Grade 5	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawhon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	276	48%
Male	299	52%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th