Lafayette Early Childhood Center serves 6 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Early Childhood Center's student population of 6 students has declined by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Head Start the building blocks to your child’s future!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Early Childhood Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
Hispanic
33%
15%
Black
67%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
6 students attend Lafayette Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lafayette Early Childhood Center students are Black, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Early Childhood Center?
Lafayette Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lafayette Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Early Childhood Center part of?
Lafayette Early Childhood Center is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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