Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)38%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)25%
10%
Black
(15-16)22%
15%
White
(15-16)42%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)9%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
391 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Bristol Township School District.
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