Lafayette Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 Fremont St
       Lancaster, PA  17603


(717) 291-6183

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1283rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,774 Help


Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wheatland Middle School
High:    McCaskey Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.9%
African American:
14.5%
White:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette Elementary School ranks worse than 83.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.9%), African American (14.5%), White (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 6th best among 13 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Elementary School is $21,774, which is the 5th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Elementary School 1283rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lafayette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
Hispanic students:


Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 506th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.12 890th 1302 31.6%
2004 28.52 1022nd 1308 21.9%
2005 26.44 1060th 1299 18.4%
2006 36.66 1192nd 1545 22.8%
2007 45.25 1045th 1555 32.8%
2008 22.33 1331st 1551 14.2%
2009 16.96 1379th 1549 11.0%
2010 12.97 1436th 1579 9.1%
2011 14.48 1442nd 1597 9.7%
2012 10.96 1442nd 1599 9.8%
2013 8.30 1367th 1519 10.0%
2014 15.75 1260th 1467 14.1%
2015 19.39 1192nd 1474 19.1%
2016 16.00 1296th 1554 16.6%
2017 19.04 1264th 1547 18.3%
2018 18.59 1257th 1530 17.8%
2019 20.86 1242nd 1544 19.6%
2021 8.87 1270th 1433 11.4%
2022 14.92 1271st 1534 17.1%
2023 14.49 1283rd 1534 16.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.26 109th 196 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.50 1159th 1414 18.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.77 928th 1043 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.61 298th 432 31.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Sunday, April 5, 2009

Open Quote In the past few weeks, I have been in and out of Lafayette Elementary as an aide. If there's on thing I've noticed, it's that the teachers don't seem to hold much hope for the students. Instead, teachers go through the motions of a day-to-day classroom, shuffling them along to the next teacher, always adhering to what the PSSAs may or may not have on them.
I have hope for the students of Lafayette, and I wish the teachers would, too. Give the students a chance to show you how bright they are, instead of constantly putting them down. Let them flourish and grow, and be creative. These kids have it in them, but they won't get it from the Lafayette staff. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lafayette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 447 35 53 63 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 429 39 31 53 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1990 432 40 42 67 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1991 448 53 45 58 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 453 50 35 66 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 460 47 46 58 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 408 61 53 70 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 349 88 45 138 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 349 88 45 138 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 353 93 55 158 1 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 306 100 22 183 2 n/a n/a 0 613
1999 270 114 22 195 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 211 79 15 129 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 193 79 13 146 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 163 74 13 186 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 163 74 13 186 3 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 154 87 11 191 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2005 148 101 11 215 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 140 131 11 262 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 117 126 10 265 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2008 104 120 8 279 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 116 131 11 278 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2010 119 121 15 280 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 102 106 16 279 0 0 12 0 515
2012 85 86 20 281 0 0 17 0 489
2013 65 83 27 326 0 0 30 0 531
2014 48 85 29 321 1 0 24 0 508
2015 48 78 33 315 0 0 43 0 517
2016 51 82 37 323 0 0 38 0 531
2017 53 79 33 329 0 0 34 0 528
2018 60 86 31 332 0 0 31 0 540
2019 62 82 27 322 0 0 32 0 525
2020 58 79 28 302 0 0 34 0 501
2021 54 75 27 318 1 0 21 0 496
2022 36 66 32 310 1 0 18 0 463
2023 49 62 34 260 0 0 22 0 427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 552 25.0 22.0 n/a
1990 581 28.0 20.7 0
1991 604 28.1 21.4 n/a
1992 604 38.1 15.8 n/a
1993 611 28.0 21.8 n/a
1994 592 30.0 19.7 n/a
1995 620 28.5 21.8 n/a
1996 620 28.5 21.8 n/a
1997 660 23.5 28.1 n/a
1998 613 29.0 21.1 n/a
1999 602 30.0 20.1 n/a
2000 434 32.5 13.4 69.6
2001 433 31.8 13.6 80.8
2002 439 25.0 17.6 73.3
2003 439 25.0 17.6 73.3
2004 444 27.0 16.4 80.4
2005 476 28.0 17.0 67.6
2006 545 31.0 17.6 81.3
2007 518 30.5 17.0 82.8
2008 511 34.5 14.8 82.6
2009 536 38.9 13.8 87.7
2010 535 38.7 13.8 82.2
2011 515 35.2 14.6 79.2
2012 489 34.2 14.2 77.5
2013 531 33.5 15.8 82.7
2014 508 35.5 14.3 82.3
2015 517 36.0 14.3 99.4
2016 531 36.0 14.7 100
2017 528 36.0 14.6 100
2018 540 36.0 15.0 100
2019 525 36.0 14.5 100
2020 501 36.3 13.7 97.4
2021 496 38.0 13.0 99.4
2022 463 37.3 12.3 99.4
2023 427 37.5 11.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 34.0 17.5 n/a
1989 552 25.0 22.0 n/a
1990 581 28.0 20.7 0
1991 604 28.1 21.4 n/a
1992 604 38.1 15.8 n/a
1993 611 28.0 21.8 n/a
1994 592 30.0 19.7 n/a
1995 620 28.5 21.8 n/a
1996 620 28.5 21.8 n/a
1997 660 23.5 28.1 n/a
1998 613 29.0 21.1 n/a
1999 602 30.0 20.1 n/a
2000 434 32.5 13.4 69.6
2001 433 31.8 13.6 80.8
2002 439 25.0 17.6 73.3
2003 439 25.0 17.6 73.3
2004 444 27.0 16.4 80.4
2005 476 28.0 17.0 67.6
2006 545 31.0 17.6 81.3
2007 518 30.5 17.0 82.8
2008 511 34.5 14.8 82.6
2009 536 38.9 13.8 87.7
2010 535 38.7 13.8 82.2
2011 515 35.2 14.6 79.2
2012 489 34.2 14.2 77.5
2013 531 33.5 15.8 82.7
2014 508 35.5 14.3 82.3
2015 517 36.0 14.3 99.4
2016 531 36.0 14.7 100
2017 528 36.0 14.6 100
2018 540 36.0 15.0 100
2019 525 36.0 14.5 100
2020 501 36.3 13.7 97.4
2021 496 38.0 13.0 99.4
2022 463 37.3 12.3 99.4
2023 427 37.5 11.3 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,725 (10.0%) $15,575 (90.0%) $17,300
2020 $2,024 (10.4%) $17,430 (89.6%) $19,455
2021 $2,473 (12.3%) $17,624 (87.7%) $20,097
2022 $2,860 (13.1%) $18,913 (86.9%) $21,774

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1242nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1283rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)16.724.6
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)30.325
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)26.217.4
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lafayette Elementary School)75.460.9
 14.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)40.718.2
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)28.115.6
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)45.733.3
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Lafayette Elementary School)23.419.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lafayette Elementary School)75.460.9
 14.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)38.525.3
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students525427
 18.7%
African American8262
 24.4%
American Indian00
Asian2734
 25.9%
Hispanic322260
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White6249
 21%
Two or More Races3222
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Lafayette Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% White, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Lafayette Elementary School.

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

Middle : Wheatland Middle School
High : McCaskey Campus


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