North LaFayette Elementary School

Q: Is North LaFayette Elementary School a good school?

North LaFayette Elementary School ranks 702 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North LaFayette Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 432 students in grades PK-5 in La Fayette, Georgia. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 98 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North LaFayette Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Walker County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.4% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.4% statewide. The school's 5th grade math proficiency rate of 20.3% was significantly lower than the 41% state average. Additionally, North LaFayette has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.59% to 71.14% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing North LaFayette to other schools in the Walker County district and nearby districts, it consistently underperforms on test scores. For instance, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School, also in the Walker County district, outperforms North LaFayette across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, North LaFayette's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 417 out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 702 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is struggling to keep up with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

610 N Duke St
La Fayette, GA 30728

(706) 638-1869

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
702^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,750

Students who attend North LaFayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	LaFayette Middle School
High:	LaFayette High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Two or more races:

6.9%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North LaFayette Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), two or more races (6.9%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North LaFayette Elementary School is 11, which is the 2^nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare North LaFayette Elementary School employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North LaFayette Elementary School is $10,750. 5 elementary schools in the Walker County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North LaFayette Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 98^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North LaFayette Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	72.40	306^th	1101	72.2%
2007	63.13	438^th	1125	61.1%
2008	55.24	576^th	1134	49.2%
2009	63.54	441^st	1133	61.1%
2010	67.07	426^th	1183	64.0%
2011	74.96	310^th	1212	74.4%
2012	76.41	258^th	1201	78.5%
2013	67.11	443^rd	1225	63.8%
2014	68.99	417^th	1231	66.1%
2015	43.68	654^th	1240	47.3%
2016	48.01	593^rd	1233	51.9%
2017	37.58	739^th	1205	38.7%
2018	44.44	643^rd	1209	46.8%
2019	51.86	560^th	1234	54.6%
2021	27.77	844^th	1214	30.5%
2022	34.48	782^nd	1244	37.1%
2023	45.15	617^th	1242	50.3%
2024	39.63	702^nd	1248	43.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, October 7, 2021

Great school with caring teachers innovative administrators students are top-notch Close Quote

by a citizen
Saturday, February 2, 2013

North LaFayette is a great place to send your child to school. The teachers are excellent. The students feel safe and the parents feel welcomed. The PTO program is actively involved in the school. Administration is available to help in any way possible. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North LaFayette Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	444	444
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	460	460
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	440	440
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	422	422
1994	396	16	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1995	330	18	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1996	330	18	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1997	350	12	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1998	357	20	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1999	417	13	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2000	515	28	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
2001	531	35	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
2002	526	35	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2003	526	35	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2004	512	29	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
2005	492	37	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	19	551
2006	522	34	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	25	592
2007	536	26	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	32	609
2008	526	27	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	30	601
2009	519	36	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	27	597
2010	512	35	8	20	0	0	29	0	604
2011	454	28	6	20	0	0	30	0	538
2012	449	31	5	20	0	0	36	0	541
2013	456	20	4	17	2	0	30	0	529
2014	449	20	3	21	0	1	23	0	517
2015	440	22	6	19	0	1	37	0	525
2016	428	21	7	18	0	0	33	0	507
2017	419	20	7	15	0	0	29	0	490
2018	377	20	6	15	0	0	31	0	449
2019	396	17	3	10	0	0	35	0	461
2020	376	13	9	14	1	0	23	0	436
2021	342	13	4	11	2	0	23	0	395
2022	352	14	1	13	3	0	24	0	407
2023	369	18	3	18	3	0	21	0	432
2024	357	16	1	16	2	0	29	0	421

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 North LaFayette Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	444	23.0	19.3	14.4
1991	460	24.0	19.1	20
1992	440	24.5	17.9	23.2
1993	422	23.0	18.3	21.3
1994	422	24.4	17.3	23.2
1995	359	22.0	16.3	25.6
1996	359	22.0	16.3	25.6
1997	366	22.0	16.6	30.1
1998	382	24.2	15.8	27.5
1999	436	25.0	17.4	33.3
2000	549	31.0	17.7	40.1
2001	571	30.3	18.8	49.6
2002	565	30.7	18.4	50.6
2003	565	30.7	18.4	50.6
2004	548	32.0	17.1	53.8
2005	551	37.5	14.7	49.8
2006	592	39.9	14.8	51
2007	609	42.6	14.3	55.3
2008	601	40.5	14.8	49
2009	597	40.3	14.8	54.6
2010	604	37.7	16.0	60.9
2011	538	38.3	14.0	58.7
2012	541	35.3	15.3	59.5
2013	529	33.3	15.8	62.2
2014	517	31.2	16.5	63.1
2015	525	32.0	16.4	65.5
2016	507	34.0	14.9	62.9
2017	490	36.5	13.4	63.3
2018	449	37.7	11.9	65
2019	461	37.6	12.2	67
2020	436	36.0	12.1	61.7
2021	395	34.0	11.6	71.1
2022	407	33.6	12.1	n/a
2023	432	35.4	12.2	67.6
2024	421	38.2	11.0	81.7

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 North LaFayette Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	444	23.0	19.3	14.4
1991	460	24.0	19.1	20
1992	440	24.5	17.9	23.2
1993	422	23.0	18.3	21.3
1994	422	24.4	17.3	23.2
1995	359	22.0	16.3	25.6
1996	359	22.0	16.3	25.6
1997	366	22.0	16.6	30.1
1998	382	24.2	15.8	27.5
1999	436	25.0	17.4	33.3
2000	549	31.0	17.7	40.1
2001	571	30.3	18.8	49.6
2002	565	30.7	18.4	50.6
2003	565	30.7	18.4	50.6
2004	548	32.0	17.1	53.8
2005	551	37.5	14.7	49.8
2006	592	39.9	14.8	51
2007	609	42.6	14.3	55.3
2008	601	40.5	14.8	49
2009	597	40.3	14.8	54.6
2010	604	37.7	16.0	60.9
2011	538	38.3	14.0	58.7
2012	541	35.3	15.3	59.5
2013	529	33.3	15.8	62.2
2014	517	31.2	16.5	63.1
2015	525	32.0	16.4	65.5
2016	507	34.0	14.9	62.9
2017	490	36.5	13.4	63.3
2018	449	37.7	11.9	65
2019	461	37.6	12.2	67
2020	436	36.0	12.1	61.7
2021	395	34.0	11.6	71.1
2022	407	33.6	12.1	n/a
2023	432	35.4	12.2	67.6
2024	421	38.2	11.0	81.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North LaFayette Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$482 (5.0%)	$9,173 (95.0%)	$9,655
2018	$526 (4.8%)	$10,471 (95.2%)	$10,997
2019	$538 (5.0%)	$10,212 (95.0%)	$10,750

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North LaFayette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 560^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 617^th of 1242 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North LaFayette Elementary School)	31.3	27.4	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	39.6	33.2	6.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North LaFayette Elementary School)	50.7	34.9	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	44.7	38.3	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North LaFayette Elementary School)	44.6	27.6	17%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	41.1	31.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North LaFayette Elementary School)	44.6	45.6	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	37.2	39.9	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North LaFayette Elementary School)	44	36.1	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walker County)	42.5	40.5	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North LaFayette Elementary School)	29.3	31.1	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	30.7	32.3	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (North LaFayette Elementary School)	56	47.5	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Walker County)	47.2	41.2	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	461	432	6.3%
African American	17	18	5.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	10	18	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	396	369	6.8%
Two or More Races	35	21	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67%	67.6%	0.6%

Schools Near North LaFayette Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North LaFayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 N Duke St	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-1869	421	38	11.0	81.7%	357 (84.8%)	16 (3.8%)	16 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.9%)	39.6	702^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	43.8%		45.2	617^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.3%	85	36.4	27.0	35.0				47.3	48.4	20.3				30.0			$10,750	$538	$10,212
Gilbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	87 S Burnt Mill Rd	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-2432	510	41	12.5	88.4%	450 (88.2%)	17 (3.3%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.9%)	39.7	699^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.0%		35.8	758^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.0%	59	38.9	20.9	44.9				44.4	23.9	31.9				34.8			$10,394	$799	$9,595
Naomi Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4038 E Highway 136	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-2443	332	29	11.3	91.9%	286 (86.1%)	7 (2.1%)	13 (3.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.6%)	45.2	624^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.0%		28.3	865^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.4%	241	20.0	18.4	66.7				26.7	40.5	36.7				51.0			$12,383	$686	$11,697
Rock Spring Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	372 Highway 95	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 764-1383	414	40	10.2	72.2%	357 (86.2%)	14 (3.4%)	24 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	41	679^th of 1248 public elementary schools	45.6%		41.2	669^th of 1242 public elementary schools	46.1%	10	37.9	27.3	48.8				39.4	45.5	16.3				25.6			$12,532	$713	$11,819
Woodstation Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3404 Colbert Hollow Rd	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-6700	400	30	13.3	54.3%	362 (90.5%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	46.6	603^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	51.7%		67.7	362^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	70.9%	241	39.3	34.4	38.7				39.3	50.0	32.3				35.5			$11,083	$394	$10,690
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	9858 N Highway 27	Rock Spring	30739	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-1219	673	60	11.2	67.2%	605 (89.9%)	15 (2.2%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.8%)	52.7	533^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	57.3%		56	498^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.9%	35	36.4	45.5	37.7	50.4	38.6	55.9	44.4	62.1	24.6	32.1	34.8	34.4	24.6	22.4	52.7	$10,312	$595	$9,717
Chickamauga Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 382-3100	539	31	17.1	27.6%	510 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.9%)	83.6	194^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.5%		85.1	180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.5%	14	65.2	63.4	65.7				57.3	74.4	50.5				52.5			$8,257	$387	$7,870
Cherokee Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2423 Johnson Rd	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 375-9831	550	48	11.5	84.2%	458 (83.3%)	23 (4.2%)	25 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.3%)	40.9	681^st of 1248 public elementary schools	45.4%		39.2	703^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.4%	22	33.0	21.7	47.9				29.0	30.0	35.6				49.3			$11,078	$775	$10,303
Trion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 Allgood St Ste 1	Trion	30753	Chattooga County	Trion City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 734-2991	641	43	14.8	64.9%	484 (75.5%)	6 (0.9%)	121 (18.9%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	83.2	198^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.1%		84	189^th of 1242 public elementary schools	84.8%	9	44.6	53.8	73.6				66.3	62.4	70.1				55.2			$9,633	$606	$9,027
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1815 Utility Rd	Rocky Face	30740	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-6531	548	40	13.8	65.9%	424 (77.4%)	11 (2.0%)	75 (13.7%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)	52.2	540^th of 1248 public elementary schools	56.7%		51.2	537^th of 1242 public elementary schools	56.8%	3	48.1	39.0	44.8				63.6	39.0	24.1				34.5			$9,938	$623	$9,315

Frequently Asked Questions about North LaFayette Elementary School

What district is North LaFayette Elementary School in?

Walker County

What is the racial makeup of North LaFayette Elementary School?

Students at North LaFayette Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of North LaFayette Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North LaFayette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : LaFayette Middle School
High : LaFayette High School

Is North LaFayette Elementary School a good school?

North LaFayette Elementary School ranks 702^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North LaFayette Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 421 students attended North LaFayette Elementary School.

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