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Lafayette Elementary School

Q: Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?

Lafayette Elementary School ranks 644 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

644^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lafayette Elementary School in Mayo, FL, is a public school serving 546 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it stands out as a high-performing school in a community with significant economic need, where 65.57% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Lafayette Elementary has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 45th percentile to the 71st percentile in state rankings and earning a 4-star rating. This performance far exceeds that of nearby schools in the Suwannee district, such as Suwannee Springcrest Elementary (57th percentile) and Suwannee Riverside Elementary (27th percentile). A standout metric is 5th-grade science proficiency, where 85% of Lafayette students are proficient, compared to the state average of 60% and the next best nearby school, Branford Elementary School, at 65%. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14:1 and higher per-student spending of $12,998, which is about $2,500 to $3,000 more than its neighbors, likely supporting smaller classes and more resources.

While Lafayette excels academically, chronic absenteeism remains a challenge at 36.8%, though this is notably lower than nearby schools, which range from 40.1% to 47.0%. The school's consistent outperformance in science over the last four years suggests a strong focus on STEM education. Overall, Lafayette Elementary offers a supportive and effective learning environment, with a track record of improvement that makes it a top choice for families in the Lafayette district.

546

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,998

Per pupil spending ?

65.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

811 E Main St
Mayo, FL 32066

(386) 294-4112

District: Lafayette

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Lafayette High School
	Lafayette Virtual Franchise

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

20.9%

African American:

8.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Florida avg62%

644^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	644 of 2240	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	71.4	598 of 2258	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	646 of 2256	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	657 of 2240	70.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.9	668 of 2219	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.8	497 of 2247	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	77.2	460 of 2182	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	703 of 2118	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.9	1104 of 2112	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.0	1145 of 2087	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.6	1291 of 2064	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.3	1219 of 2029	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.0	1180 of 1984	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	63.9	761 of 1985	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.9	729 of 1919	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.7	719 of 1847	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.5	916 of 1789	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.1	892 of 1786	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.1	597 of 1688	64.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science85%+25 vs state

Math70%+5 vs state

English Language Arts67%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	811 E Main St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 294-4112	546	39	14.0	65.6%	365 (66.8%)	47 (8.6%)	114 (20.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	69.5	644^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.3%		71.4	598^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.5%	46	59.0	66.0	79.0	72.0	69.0	68.0	85.0	$12,998	$1,150	$11,848
Lafayette Virtual Instruction K-5 Fulltime	Public, Virtual	K-5	363 NE Crawford St	Mayo	32066	Lafayette County	Lafayette	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 294-4137	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Branford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26801 State Road 247	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5700	712	39	18.2	59.3%	548 (77.0%)	17 (2.4%)	122 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.5%)	50.8	1121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%		51.9	1073^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	52.5%	48	66.0	58.0	57.0	73.0	61.0	41.0	65.0	$10,000	$1,589	$8,412
Suwannee Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1748 S Ohio Ave	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 647-4400	658	41	16.0	70.2%	291 (44.2%)	67 (10.2%)	242 (36.8%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.2%)	31.3	1640^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%		36.9	1447^th of 2258 public elementary schools	35.9%	193	49.0	53.0	46.0	65.0	59.0	47.0	45.0	$10,950	$1,897	$9,053
Suwannee Riverside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1625 Walker Ave SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 647-4300	901	44	20.2	63.5%	488 (54.2%)	129 (14.3%)	227 (25.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.0%)	31.9	1621^st of 2240 public elementary schools	27.6%		43.2	1271^st of 2258 public elementary schools	43.7%	350	61.0	61.0	46.0	54.0	60.0	37.0	36.0	$9,922	$1,585	$8,337
Suwannee Springcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1419 Walker Ave SW	Live Oak	32064	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 647-4700	615	36	17.1	64.2%	327 (53.2%)	104 (16.9%)	150 (24.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	56.4	973^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	56.6%		57.3	938^th of 2258 public elementary schools	58.5%	35	54.0	62.0	66.0	75.0	70.0	52.0	63.0	$10,419	$1,812	$8,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Elementary School

Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?

Lafayette Elementary School ranks 644^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Lafayette Elementary School in?

Lafayette

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Elementary School?

Students at Lafayette Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 546 students attended Lafayette Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lafayette Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lafayette High School
High : Lafayette Virtual Franchise

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