Lawhon Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 427 elementary school students from grades 3-5
- Ranks 274th out of 501 elementary schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 140 Lake Street, Tupelo, MS 38804
School District Details
- Tupelo Public School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,738
- Graduation Rate: 62.2%
- Dropout Rate: 5.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.3
- Enrolled Students: 7,453
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 427
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 217 (50.8%)
- Females: 210 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (4.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 248 (58.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 268 (62.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 207 | 48.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.6% |
| White | 206 | 48.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 146 | 34.2% |
| 4th Grade | 141 | 33.0% |
| 5th Grade | 128 | 30.0% |
| Ungraded | 12 | 2.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 69%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:28%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $40,979
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,025 | 34% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,098 | 66% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Student on August 04, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - MRS.HOLLIWAY DO WE HAVE TO DRAW THE PICTURE?
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