North Lafayette Elementary School

610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

North Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

North Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Lafayette Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1509 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
3%
36%
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White
87%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
North Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are North Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
North Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend North Lafayette Elementary School?
407 students attend North Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Lafayette Elementary School?
North Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
North Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Lafayette Elementary School part of?
North Lafayette Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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