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Lafayette Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 756 students in Lafayette Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lafayette Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
756 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lafayette Central School District, which is ranked #882 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#881 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.73
% American Indian
38%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
58%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,914 is higher than the state median of $31,405. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,074 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,914
$31,405
Spending / Student
$36,074
$32,283
Best Lafayette Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
C Grant Grimshaw School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Onondaga Nation School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rr 1-rt 11a
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District is ranked #882 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Central School District?
58% of Lafayette Central School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lafayette Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,074 is higher than the state median of $32,283. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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