Home > Maryland > Baltimore City > Baltimore

Lafayette Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1101 Braddish Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216

Lafayette Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lafayette Elementary School
Pre-K	34
Kind	39
1	40
2	45
3	33
4	38
5	34

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

263 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School
2023	263
2022	263
2021	263
2020	263
2019	263
2018	263
2017	263
2016	263
2015	263
2007	256
2006	263
2005	243
2004	249
2003	321
2002	389
2001	381
2000	358
1999	373
1998	383
1997	369
1996	362
1995	371
1994	349
1993	340
1992	322
1991	327
1990	322
1989	261

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School
2023	25
2022	25
2021	25
2020	25
2019	25
2018	25
2017	25
2016	25
2015	25
2007	25
2006	20
2005	17
2004	25
2003	30
2002	30
2001	29
2000	26
1999	26
1998	27
1997	26
1996	25
1995	23
1994	22
1993	20
1992	21
1991	19
1990	18
1989	17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (MD)

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	11:1	14:1	15:1
2022	11:1	14:1	15:1
2021	11:1	14:1	15:1
2020	11:1	15:1	16:1
2019	11:1	15:1	16:1
2018	11:1	15:1	16:1
2017	11:1	15:1	16:1
2016	11:1	15:1	16:1
2015	11:1	15:1	16:1
2007	10:1	15:1	15:1
2006	13:1	16:1	15:1
2005	14:1	16:1	17:1
2004	10:1	16:1	15:1
2003	11:1	16:1	16:1
2002	13:1	16:1	16:1
2001	13:1	17:1	17:1
2000	14:1	17:1	17:1
1999	14:1	18:1	18:1
1998	14:1	17:1	18:1
1997	14:1	17:1	18:1
1996	14:1	18:1	18:1
1995	16:1	17:1	18:1
1994	16:1	18:1	18:1
1993	17:1	18:1	17:1
1992	16:1	18:1	18:1
1991	17:1	18:1	18:1
1990	18:1	18:1	19:1
1989	15:1	18:1	19:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

23%

Black

99%

33%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	99%	33%	76%
2022	99%	33%	77%
2021	99%	34%	78%
2020	99%	34%	80%
2019	99%	34%	80%
2018	100%	34%	82%
2017	100%	34%	82%
2016	100%	34%	84%
2007	100%	38%	89%
2006	99%	38%	89%
2005	99%	38%	89%
2004	99%	38%	89%
2003	99%	37%	88%
2002	99%	37%	88%
2001	99%	37%	88%
2000	100%	37%	89%
1999	100%	37%	88%
1998	100%	36%	86%
1997	100%	35%	86%
1996	100%	35%	85%
1995	99%	34%	85%
1994	100%	34%	84%
1993	99%	33%	83%
1992	99%	33%	82%
1991	99%	33%	82%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

32%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	1%	33%	6%
2022	1%	34%	6%
2021	1%	34%	6%
2020	1%	36%	7%
2019	1%	36%	7%
2006	1%	49%	8%
2005	1%	50%	8%
2004	1%	51%	9%
2003	1%	52%	10%
2002	1%	53%	10%
2001	1%	53%	10%
1995	1%	59%	15%
1993	1%	60%	17%
1992	1%	61%	18%
1991	1%	61%	18%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.74

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	0.02	0.73	0.38
2022	0.02	0.73	0.37
2021	0.02	0.73	0.36
2020	0.02	0.72	0.33
2019	0.02	0.72	0.33
2007	0.02	0.62	0.20
2006	0.04	0.61	0.20
2005	0.01	0.60	0.20
2004	0.02	0.60	0.21
2003	0.02	0.59	0.21
2002	0.02	0.58	0.21

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

76%

44%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	76%	46%	72%
2022	76%	38%	68%
2021	76%	40%	68%
2020	76%	41%	95%
2019	76%	41%	95%
2016	76%	40%	85%
2015	76%	39%	74%
2007	87%	25%	64%
2006	76%	25%	63%
2005	82%	25%	64%
2004	73%	24%	62%
2003	73%	24%	60%
2002	70%	23%	60%
2001	81%	23%	65%
2000	82%	24%	63%
1999	77%	25%	66%
1998	82%	26%	66%
1997	82%	26%	65%
1996	84%	26%	68%
1995	78%	26%	66%
1994	79%	25%	67%
1993	70%	21%	63%
1992	74%	21%	63%
1991	58%	18%	55%
1990	48%	18%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

10%

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Lafayette Elementary School	Maryland	Baltimore City Public Schools
2023	10%	4%	1%
2022	10%	4%	1%
2021	10%	5%	1%
2020	10%	6%	1%
2019	10%	6%	1%
2016	9%	5%	1%
2015	9%	6%	8%
2007	4%	7%	8%
2006	10%	7%	9%
2005	9%	7%	9%
2004	9%	7%	9%
2003	8%	7%	8%
2002	7%	7%	7%
2001	7%	7%	6%
2000	6%	6%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Baltimore City Public Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?

263 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?

Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?

Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?

Lafayette Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.

Recent Articles

January 12, 2026

Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate?

Explore how accurate public school rankings really are, their limitations, and how parents can interpret them in 2026.

January 12, 2026

Public School Schedule Options Explained for Families

Learn how public school schedule options like year-round calendars, block scheduling, and later start times affect students and families in 2026.

January 12, 2026

How to Request Special Education Services at School Registration

A step-by-step guide for families on how to request special education services at school registration, including IEPs, 504 plans, timelines, and tips.