Lafayette Elementary School

3122 Madison St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
14 teachers

School Rankings

Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#915 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
31%
25-29%
44%
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
268 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Greater Albany Public SD 8j School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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