Lafayette Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
99%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
263 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
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 Baltimore City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools.
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