Lawndale Elementary School

www.tupeloschools.com

378 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lawndale Elementary School, located on Mitchell Road in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a key component of the Tupelo Public School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and academic-focused environment, the school serves a diverse population of young learners, emphasizing foundational education through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, aiming to prepare children not only for their future academic endeavors but also for their roles as engaged members of the local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lawndale Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong home-school partnerships. By providing various resources and utilizing the support systems offered by the Tupelo Public School District, the faculty and staff work to ensure that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience. Through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character development, Lawndale strives to maintain a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to succeed.

378

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawndale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	42
Black	208
Asian	14
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
208 (55.0%)
White
95 (25.1%)
Hispanic
42 (11.1%)
Two or More
18 (4.8%)
Asian
14 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)841-8890
Website:	http://www.tupeloschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 3 134

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 104

Ungraded 1