Chapman Elementary School vs. Lafayette School
Should you attend Chapman Elementary School or Lafayette School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lafayette School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chapman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafayette School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
444 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1053 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2680 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
79
Grade 1 Students
63
78
Grade 2 Students
73
72
Grade 3 Students
66
64
Grade 4 Students
88
78
Grade 5 Students
82
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
54%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
83%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
91%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
