Overview
LAUREL UPPER ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 5–6 in Laurel, Mississippi. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
286 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Faptele cheie
SectorPublic
Tip de școală —
Nivelul Elementary
Grade Span5–6
Districtul DistrictLAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28067
Orașul Laurel
ZIP39440
Charter School No
Școala Magnetică No
Titlul INo
NCES School ID280246001374
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment286
White2.7%
Hispanic / Latino14.6%
Black / African American80.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)