Lafayette Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
65%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
122 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Harnett County Schools.
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