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Lawhon Elementary School

140 Lake Street, Tupelo, MS, 38804

Top 25% School in MISSISSIPPI

Ranked 69 of 153 in MISSISSIPPI

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Lawhon Elementary School

140 Lake Street, Tupelo, MS, 38804

Top 25% School in MISSISSIPPI

Ranked 69 of 153 in MISSISSIPPI

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About Lawhon Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 47% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
533
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 29.83%
Asian 2.44%
Hispanic 4.88%
Black 57.04%
Two+ Races 5.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
29.83%
Asian
2.44%
Hispanic
4.88%
Black
57.04%
Two+ Races
5.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 533
50.28%
268 Female
49.72%
265 Male

Student Population

533 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

533 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Lawhon Elementary School Contact Information

Address

140 Lake Street, Tupelo, MS, 38804

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Phone

(662) 841-8910

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TOP 69 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lawhon Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 am–4:00 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A $34 million district bond that was just approved will help Lawhon Elementary School in Tupelo. Some of the planned improvements are new classrooms, better facilities, and bigger areas for recreation. The community is happy with the investment because it supports the school's focus on academics, student growth, and making the school a safe, modern place to learn.

FAQ

Q1: What do new students need to do to sign up for Lawhon Elementary School?

Ans. To enroll, families must show proof of residency, immunization records, proof of age, and complete district registration forms.

Q2. Are there programs at Lawhon Elementary to help kids improve their behavior or character?

Ans. Yes, the school uses programs that the district has approved to teach kids how to behave well, be respectful, and develop social and emotional skills.

Q3. Do students have access to meals on campus?

Ans. Yes, Lawhon Elementary serves breakfast and lunch every day. Students who qualify can get free or reduced-price meals.

What technology tools do students have at their disposal?

Students use computers, tablets, and educational software in the classroom to help them learn math, reading, and other important subjects.

Q5. Are parents able to help out or take part in school events?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved by volunteering in the classroom, going to school events, and joining parent-teacher organizations that help the school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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