Laurel Upper Elementary

Laurel School District
600 South 16th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
253 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
Maddox Elementary School, located in Laurel, Mississippi, is a key component of the Laurel School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment designed to foster early childhood development. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the district’s educational pipeline.

Beyond its core curriculum, Maddox Elementary is committed to the holistic growth of its students by integrating character education and community engagement into the school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize creating a welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and encouraged to explore their potential. As part of the broader Laurel school system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their academic milestones in a nurturing, neighborhood-focused setting.
253
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    205 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • White
    3 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Laurel School District
Phone: (601)649-8573
Website: http://www.laurelschools.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 253
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5 133
Grade 6 120
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Laurel Middle School
Laurel School District
388 Students
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th