Lafayette Elementary School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
70%
15%
White
12%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
208 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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