Lafayette Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(386) 294-4112
Lafayette Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lafayette Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lafayette Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.49, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1085 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 33% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 68% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lafayette School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Lafayette Elementary School is Lafayette High School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mayo Lafayette High School Math: 71% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 623 students10
0.3 miles
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701 0.3 6-12 623 - Mayo Lafayette Virtual Instruction Course Offerings Grades: 6-12
0.3 miles
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137 0.3 6-12 n/a - Mayo Lafayette Virtual Franchise Reading: PS% Grades: 6-12 | 1 student
0.4 miles
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137 0.4 6-12 1 - Mayo Lafayette Virtual Instruction Program Grades: K-12
0.4 miles
363 Ne Crawford St
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-4137 0.4 K-12 n/a
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