The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%) for the 2009-10 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)5%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)22%
18%
Black
(09-10)9%
14%
White
(09-10)63%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Lafayette School?
320 students attend Lafayette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lafayette School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lafayette School offer ?
Lafayette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lafayette School part of?
Lafayette School is part of Shelton School District.
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