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Lafayette Elementary School

Summary:

Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mayo, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 515 students. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White, with a significant Hispanic population and smaller percentages of African American and other minority groups. Over the past few years, Lafayette Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the 460th and 668th position among Florida elementary schools.

One of the key strengths of Lafayette Elementary School is its academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in various standardized test scores, including Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate was 66%, compared to the state average of 53%, and its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 67%, compared to the state average of 55%. In Mathematics, Lafayette Elementary School's 5th-grade proficiency rate was 73%, significantly higher than the state average of 56%. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.4% in 2019-2020 to 41.6% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state average and the nearby Suwannee County schools.

Another notable aspect of Lafayette Elementary School is its socioeconomic factors. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.26% to 64.31% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Suwannee Pineview Elementary, Suwannee Riverside Elementary, Suwannee Springcrest Elementary, and Branford Elementary School. Additionally, Lafayette Elementary School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $8,879 in 2019-2020 to $11,878 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending levels of the nearby Suwannee County schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 811 E Main St
       Mayo, FL  32066

(386) 294-4112

District: Lafayette

SchoolDigger Rank:
646th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,878 Help


Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lafayette High School
    Lafayette Virtual Franchise

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.0%
Hispanic:
21.6%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lafayette Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66%), Hispanic (21.6%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Lafayette Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Elementary School is $11,878.
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Rank History for Lafayette Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.09 597th 1688 64.6%
2007 53.12 892nd 1786 50.1%
2008 51.55 916th 1789 48.8%
2009 62.74 719th 1847 61.1%
2010 63.94 729th 1919 62.0%
2011 63.92 761st 1985 61.7%
2012 42.02 1180th 1984 40.5%
2013 40.33 1219th 2029 39.9%
2014 38.64 1291st 2064 37.5%
2016 44.97 1145th 2087 45.1%
2017 47.88 1104th 2112 47.7%
2018 66.21 703rd 2118 66.8%
2019 77.23 460th 2182 78.9%
2021 76.77 497th 2247 77.9%
2022 67.86 668th 2219 69.9%
2023 68.17 657th 2240 70.7%
2024 69.67 646th 2256 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 407 64 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1989 423 62 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 458 70 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1991 443 67 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 442 68 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 403 57 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 413 59 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 391 63 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 391 63 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 423 63 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 381 66 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 383 65 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 381 64 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 422 64 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2002 402 56 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 402 56 0 68 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 397 57 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 399 56 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 401 55 1 70 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 393 53 0 84 0 n/a n/a 24 554
2008 411 53 0 79 0 n/a n/a 29 572
2009 424 43 0 100 0 n/a n/a 27 594
2010 408 45 0 98 2 n/a n/a 38 591
2011 423 44 0 115 1 0 22 0 605
2012 413 46 0 128 1 0 22 0 610
2013 410 37 0 135 1 1 22 0 606
2014 415 36 0 154 2 1 16 0 624
2015 419 38 0 152 1 1 18 0 629
2016 411 42 1 146 1 0 22 0 623
2017 423 43 2 135 0 0 23 0 626
2018 401 32 1 131 0 0 24 0 589
2019 392 33 2 151 0 0 23 0 601
2020 396 33 2 143 0 0 23 0 597
2021 370 31 2 116 0 0 22 0 541
2022 350 39 3 113 0 0 19 0 524
2023 353 40 2 108 0 0 12 0 515
2024 348 48 2 114 1 0 14 0 527

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 28.0 17.0 45.3
1989 489 28.0 17.4 0
1990 536 30.0 17.8 52.1
1991 522 32.0 16.3 60.3
1992 529 32.0 16.5 52.7
1993 478 29.0 16.5 50.8
1994 492 32.0 15.4 47.4
1995 480 34.0 14.1 50.4
1996 480 34.0 14.1 50.4
1997 521 34.0 15.3 56.2
1998 489 33.0 14.8 49.5
1999 500 33.0 15.2 63.8
2000 509 34.0 15.0 58.7
2001 554 37.0 15.0 63.5
2002 526 34.0 15.5 60.5
2003 526 34.0 15.5 60.5
2004 510 37.0 13.8 61
2005 522 35.0 14.9 60.3
2006 527 36.0 14.6 54.8
2007 554 36.0 15.4 57.2
2008 572 38.0 15.1 56
2009 594 42.1 16.1 61.6
2010 591 35.0 16.8 66.4
2011 605 50.8 11.8 63.5
2012 610 35.0 17.4 67.2
2013 606 37.0 16.3 66.3
2014 624 37.0 16.8 70.2
2015 629 37.0 17.0 68.7
2016 623 39.0 15.9 61.6
2017 626 40.0 15.6 63.7
2018 589 40.0 14.7 63.8
2019 601 36.0 16.6 80.9
2020 597 35.0 17.0 58
2021 541 36.0 15.0 60.3
2022 524 38.0 13.7 64.3
2023 515 39.0 13.2 62.7
2024 527 35.0 15.0 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 28.0 17.0 45.3
1989 489 28.0 17.4 0
1990 536 30.0 17.8 52.1
1991 522 32.0 16.3 60.3
1992 529 32.0 16.5 52.7
1993 478 29.0 16.5 50.8
1994 492 32.0 15.4 47.4
1995 480 34.0 14.1 50.4
1996 480 34.0 14.1 50.4
1997 521 34.0 15.3 56.2
1998 489 33.0 14.8 49.5
1999 500 33.0 15.2 63.8
2000 509 34.0 15.0 58.7
2001 554 37.0 15.0 63.5
2002 526 34.0 15.5 60.5
2003 526 34.0 15.5 60.5
2004 510 37.0 13.8 61
2005 522 35.0 14.9 60.3
2006 527 36.0 14.6 54.8
2007 554 36.0 15.4 57.2
2008 572 38.0 15.1 56
2009 594 42.1 16.1 61.6
2010 591 35.0 16.8 66.4
2011 605 50.8 11.8 63.5
2012 610 35.0 17.4 67.2
2013 606 37.0 16.3 66.3
2014 624 37.0 16.8 70.2
2015 629 37.0 17.0 68.7
2016 623 39.0 15.9 61.6
2017 626 40.0 15.6 63.7
2018 589 40.0 14.7 63.8
2019 601 36.0 16.6 80.9
2020 597 35.0 17.0 58
2021 541 36.0 15.0 60.3
2022 524 38.0 13.7 64.3
2023 515 39.0 13.2 62.7
2024 527 35.0 15.0 75.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $951 (10.9%) $7,790 (89.1%) $8,741
2019 $921 (10.7%) $7,702 (89.3%) $8,624
2020 $940 (10.6%) $7,938 (89.4%) $8,879
2021 $1,084 (10.8%) $8,959 (89.2%) $10,042
2022 $1,850 (16.1%) $9,641 (83.9%) $11,490
2023 $2,962 (24.9%) $8,917 (75.1%) $11,878

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 460th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 2240 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)6251
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette)6251
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary School)7772
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette)7772
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)6463
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette)6463
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary School)8270
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette)8270
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)6559
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette)6559
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary School)7967
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette)7967
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Elementary School)6953
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Lafayette)6953
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students601515
 14.3%
African American3340
 21.2%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic151108
 28.5%
Pacific Islander00
White392353
 9.9%
Two or More Races2312
 47.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%62.7%
 18.1%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 527 students attended Lafayette Elementary School.

Students at Lafayette Elementary School are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Lafayette Elementary School ranks 646th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lafayette High School
High : Lafayette Virtual Franchise


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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