Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts's student population of 209 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
81%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts often compared to?
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How many students attend Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts?
209 students attend Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts offer ?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts part of?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School Of The Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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