Chapman Elementary School vs. Lafayette School
Should I attend Chapman Elementary School or Lafayette School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lafayette School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chapman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafayette School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
436 students
480 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2543 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
78
Grade 1 Students
60
67
Grade 2 Students
69
73
Grade 3 Students
79
92
Grade 4 Students
76
87
Grade 5 Students
93
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
53%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
86%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%