Lafayette Elementary School

811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#676 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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78%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
58%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
67%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #676 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
524 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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 Lafayette School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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