Lafayette Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
950 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
57 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
7%
Black
(19-20)93%
43%
White
(19-20)1%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
58%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lafayette Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA 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 64% LA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Academy?
950 students attend Lafayette Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lafayette Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lafayette Academy offer ?
Lafayette Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lafayette Academy part of?
Lafayette Academy is part of Lafayette Academy School District.
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