Serving 812 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Upper Elementary's attendance zone serves the entire Fredericksburg, VA school district, covering approximately 10.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
812 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh Mercer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
812 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Fredericksburg City School District.
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