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Lawndale Elementary School

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Lawndale Elementary School ranks 231 st of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

231^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 377 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Lawndale Elementary School is a public 3–5 elementary school in Tupelo, Mississippi, serving 378 students in the Tupelo Public School District. The school's biggest strengths are attendance and class size: chronic absenteeism was just 16.6% in 2023–24, far below the district's 29.3% and the state's 23.9%, while the student-teacher ratio of 11.6-to-1 is better than most nearby schools. Lawndale also serves a high-poverty population, with 76.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch — the highest rate among Tupelo's elementary schools.

Academically, Lawndale's performance has been volatile. Its 2024–25 results were strong, with 5th-grade ELA proficiency at 70.4% and 5th-grade science at 75.5%, both well above state averages. However, in 2025–26, proficiency fell sharply across nearly every subject, including double-digit drops in 5th-grade ELA (−21.2 points), 3rd-grade math (−21.0 points), and 5th-grade math (−20.9 points). That sudden decline caused the school's state ranking to fall from 142nd to 231st out of 377 Mississippi elementary schools (39th percentile), dropping its rating to 2 stars. Among Tupelo peers, Lawndale now ranks behind Rankin Elementary, Lawhon Elementary, and Pierce Street Elementary.

This marks a significant shift from a decade ago, when Lawndale was a 4-star school in the 85th percentile. The recent drop appears more like a cohort shock than a steady decline, since attendance remains strong. Compared to nearby Lee County schools, Lawndale still holds up well: Verona Elementary and Shannon Elementary post lower proficiency in most subjects. For parents, the picture is mixed — small classes, strong attendance, and a high-poverty population that shows up to learn are real positives, but the recent academic slide is a concern worth watching closely.

378

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,650

Per pupil spending ?

76.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1563 Mitchell Road
Tupelo, MS 38801

(662) 841-8890

District: Tupelo Public School District

Students who attend Lawndale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Milam Elementary School
	Tupelo Middle School
High:	Tupelo High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.0%

White:

25.1%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2016 → 39th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (46% vs 54% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 46 percentile points since 2016

!Near the bottom of Tupelo Public School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg49%

Mississippi avg54%

231^st of 377

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 46 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Tupelo Public School District

59^th of 134Tupelo Public School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	231 of 377	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.5	142 of 383	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.8	178 of 390	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	151 of 377	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.5	130 of 382	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.8	101 of 381	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	86 of 397	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	109 of 404	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	80.4	63 of 406	84.5%	★★★★☆
2016	81.3	60 of 394	84.8%	★★★★☆
2015	88.9	31 of 402	92.3%	★★★★★
2014	78.4	63 of 394	84.0%	★★★★☆
2013	82.6	53 of 408	87.0%	★★★★☆
2012	71.3	110 of 414	73.4%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	112 of 418	73.2%	★★★★☆
2010	54.8	184 of 403	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.0	190 of 392	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.2	128 of 394	67.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science67%-5 vs state

English Language Arts44%-8 vs state

Mathematics41%-9 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)			MAAP Mathematics (2026)			MAAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Lawndale Elementary School	Public	3-5	1563 Mitchell Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8890	378	33	11.6	76.2%	95 (25.1%)	208 (55.0%)	42 (11.1%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	38.8	231^st of 377 public elementary schools	38.7%		63.5	142^nd of 383 public elementary schools	62.9%	89	34.4	48.5	49.2	42.2	43.8	37.3	66.7	$13,650
Verona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	212 College Ave.	Verona	38879	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(855) 473-7529	364	29	12.3	99.2%	36 (9.9%)	256 (70.3%)	33 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.4%)	11.7	348^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.7%		12.8	357^th of 383 public elementary schools	6.8%	9	23.8	27.5		18.8	30.4			$12,044
Pierce Street Elementary School	Public	3-5	1008 Pierce Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8940	345	31	11.2	66.4%	115 (33.3%)	177 (51.3%)	36 (10.4%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	46.9	198^th of 377 public elementary schools	47.5%		52.8	182^nd of 383 public elementary schools	52.5%	16	46.4	50.0	55.6	31.5	37.3	53.0	71.8	$14,108
Thomas Street Elementary School	Public	K-2	520 S Thomas Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8960	374	29	13.0	66.8%	112 (29.9%)	196 (52.4%)	34 (9.1%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)								(n/a)								$13,147
Rankin Elementary School	Public	3-5	1908 Forrest Street	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8950	375	30	12.6	71.7%	120 (32.0%)	190 (50.7%)	44 (11.7%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.3%)	53	171^st of 377 public elementary schools	54.6%		57.7	165^th of 383 public elementary schools	56.9%	6	48.6	54.4	55.4	47.9	45.5	31.0	81.1	$14,059
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-2	628 Rutherford Road	Tupelo	38801	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 844-6303	418	32	13.0	74.9%	97 (23.2%)	252 (60.3%)	35 (8.4%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)								(n/a)								$12,778
Joyner Elementary School	Public	K-2	1201 Joyner Avenue	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8900	444	32	14.0	71.8%	124 (27.9%)	226 (50.9%)	48 (10.8%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.3%)								(n/a)								$12,635
Lawhon Elementary School	Public	2-5	140 Lake Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8910	575	40	14.3	75.0%	165 (28.7%)	326 (56.7%)	44 (7.7%)	19 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	49.4	191^st of 377 public elementary schools	49.3%		49.4	194^th of 383 public elementary schools	49.3%	3	43.2	49.6	45.9	37.7	56.6	51.1	75.2	$12,326
Carver Elementary School	Public	K-1	910 North Green Street	Tupelo	38804	Lee County	Tupelo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 841-8870	312	23	13.5	75.3%	91 (29.2%)	171 (54.8%)	23 (7.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)								(n/a)								$14,223
Shannon Elementary School	Public	3-5	695 Romie Hill Ave.	Shannon	38868	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 767-9514	257	20	12.6	82.9%	85 (33.1%)	146 (56.8%)	15 (5.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	33.8	254^th of 377 public elementary schools	32.6%		30.9	273^rd of 383 public elementary schools	28.7%	19	43.1	38.5	46.9	38.9	19.8	24.7	84.0	$13,003

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale Elementary School

How many students attend Lawndale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 378 students attended Lawndale Elementary School.

What district is Lawndale Elementary School in?

Tupelo Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Lawndale Elementary School?

Students at Lawndale Elementary School are 55% African American, 25% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Lawndale Elementary School a good school?

Lawndale Elementary School ranks 231^st of 377 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lawndale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lawndale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milam Elementary School
Middle : Tupelo Middle School
High : Tupelo High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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