Serving 98 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lafayette Regional School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Regional School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Franconia, NH, encompassing approximately 114.2 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette Regional School's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lafayette Regional School ranks within the top 5% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Regional School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 455 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
89%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Regional School's ranking?
Lafayette Regional School is ranked #5 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Lafayette Regional School often compared to?
Lafayette Regional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maude H. Trefethen School, Bernice A. Ray School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Regional School?
98 students attend Lafayette Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lafayette Regional School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Regional School?
Lafayette Regional School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Regional School offer ?
Lafayette Regional School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Regional School part of?
Lafayette Regional School is part of Lafayette Regional School District.
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