Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
784 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(20-21)1%
n/a
Asian
(20-21)9%
8%
Hispanic
(20-21)24%
18%
Black
(20-21)30%
22%
White
(20-21)26%
46%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)10%
6%
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh Mercer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
784 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Fredericksburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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