Lafayette Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)32%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
28%
Black
35%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
455 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Chicago 51爆料s District 299.
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