Lafayette County School District
- 100 COMMODORE DR
- OXFORD, MS 38655
- (662) 234-3271
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.2% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,673 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,438 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 182 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 55.9% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 56.7% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.6% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.8% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 65.1% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.6% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 64.9% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.7% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 62.4% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.6% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.5% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.9% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.6% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 46.2% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.9% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 69.4% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.2% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.2% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.8% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 49.5% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.4% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 54.6% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.8% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 82.5% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.8% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 73.3% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.8% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 52.9% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 82.1% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,438 | 13.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 43 |
| Kindergarten Students | 205 |
| 1st Grade Students | 227 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 189 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 178 |
| 4th Grade Students | 192 |
| 5th Grade Students | 196 |
| 6th Grade Students | 188 |
| 7th Grade Students | 179 |
| 8th Grade Students | 177 |
| 9th Grade Students | 178 |
| 10th Grade Students | 196 |
| 11th Grade Students | 168 |
| 12th Grade Students | 160 |
| Ungraded Students | 27 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 728 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,724 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,285 |
| Female | 1,208 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 182 | 13.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 88 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 66 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 14 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 37 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 12 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | 6 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 133 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| Student Support Services | 15 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 76 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $23,389,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,347,000 | 35.7% |
| Property Tax | $6,549,000 | 28.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $86,000 | 0.4% |
| Other School Systems | $480,000 | 2.1% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $103,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $363,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $574,000 | 2.5% |
| Interest Earnings | $112,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $34,000 | 0.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $44,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,692,000 | 54.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,883,000 | 50.8% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $120,000 | 0.5% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $335,000 | 1.4% |
| School Lunch Programs | $6,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $348,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,350,000 | 10.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $418,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $640,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $10,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $49,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $693,000 | 3.0% |
| Through State - Other | $362,000 | 1.5% |
| Direct - Other | $170,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $21,032,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $12,937,000 | 61.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,054,000 | 33.5% |
| Student Support | $1,083,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,036,000 | 4.4% |
| General Administration Support | $506,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $1,303,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,861,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,043,000 | 4.5% |
| Other Support Services | $222,000 | 0.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,041,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $1,041,000 | 4.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 125 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 23 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 20 | 3.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lafayette County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,438
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 182
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| School Name (Sort |
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| LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
150 Commodore Dr
Oxford, MS Public | PK-2 | 673 | 16.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
160 Commodore Dr
Oxford, MS Public | 9-12 | 707 | 15.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
102 Commodore Dr
Oxford, MS Public | 6-8 | 544 | 9.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAFAYETTE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
120 Commodore Dr
Oxford, MS Public | 3-5 | 569 | 15.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| OXFLAF SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | ||||
134 Hwy 7 South
Oxford, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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