Lafayette Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
20%
Black
10%
8%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
326 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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 Oklahoma City School District.
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