Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 37% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
53%
13%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
448 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 School City Of Hammond School District.
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