Lafayette Eastside Elementary School's overall state ranking improved from #1106 in 2018 to #971 in 2023 but remains in the bottom 50% among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency declined significantly from 20–24% in 2019 to 10–14% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of around 30%; reading proficiency remained stable at 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Enrollment increased modestly from 259 students in 2022 to 311 in 2023, with minority enrollment consistently high at 78%; students eligible for free lunch rose to 85% in 2023, reflecting a predominantly low–income student population.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 306 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 18:1 in 2023.
Science proficiency stayed very low at or below 10% in recent years, substantially below the state average of about 38%, indicating ongoing challenges in this subject for this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Eastside Elementary School serves the southwest part of Lafayette, AL, covering an area of approximately 320.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.4 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest edge being 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day!
School Rankings
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Eastside Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
311 students attend Lafayette Eastside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lafayette Eastside Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lafayette Eastside Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Eastside Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is part of Chambers County School District.
School Reviews
Review Lafayette Eastside Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
