LaFayette Elementary

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LaFayette Elementary ranks 720 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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LaFayette Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, which is part of the Harnett County Schools district. While the district is ranked 188 out of 242 school districts in North Carolina and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, LaFayette Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Reading.

In the 2023-2024 school year, LaFayette Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade Mathematics (80%) compared to the Harnett County Schools district (54.1%) and the state of North Carolina (62.7%). However, the school's 4th grade Mathematics proficiency rate dropped to 25%, which is lower than the district and state averages. In Reading, LaFayette's proficiency rates were also higher than the district and state, with 60% proficiency in 3rd grade and 45% in 4th grade. When compared to other schools in the Harnett County Schools district, LaFayette Elementary generally outperforms its peers, but the nearby Northwest Harnett Elementary consistently outperforms LaFayette across grade levels and subject areas.

While LaFayette Elementary's strong performance in certain areas is noteworthy, the significant variation in academic proficiency across grade levels and the underperformance of specific student subgroups, such as male and white students, suggest the need for a closer examination of curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted support systems. Examining the strategies employed at higher-performing schools like Northwest Harnett Elementary could provide valuable insights for improving academic outcomes at LaFayette Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

108 Lafayette School Rd
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

(919) 552-4353

District: Harnett County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
720^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: n/a

Number of students: 0

Racial breakdown:

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LaFayette Elementary ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.57. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LaFayette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks LaFayette Elementary 720^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See LaFayette Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Harnett County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harnett County Schools 188^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at LaFayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.57	720^th	1505	52.2%

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Rank History for Male students at LaFayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.46	521^st	1464	64.4%

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Rank History for White students at LaFayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.14	779^th	1166	33.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a

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.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
LaFayette Elementary	Public	K-5	108 Lafayette School Rd	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Harnett County Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(919) 552-4353	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	51.6	720^th of 1505 public elementary schools	52.2%					(n/a)	80.0	25.0					60.0	45.0
Northwest Harnett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	736 Rollins Road	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 552-4547	625	39	15.8	39.0%	417 (66.7%)	55 (8.8%)	102 (16.3%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.6%)	66.2	470^th of 1505 public elementary schools	68.8%		69.1	422^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	71.9%	48	64.2	54.2	72.1				60.0	55.2	54.8				76.0		$8,479	$866	$7,613
North Harnett Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	282 N Harnett School Rd	Angier	27501	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 639-4480	352	28	12.6	80.1%	105 (29.8%)	50 (14.2%)	168 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)								(n/a)															$11,314	$1,568	$9,747
Achievement Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	25 Buttonwood Ct.	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Achievement Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 552-5446	158	11	14.8		106 (67.1%)	11 (7.0%)	27 (17.1%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.0%)	10.6	1417^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.7	1355^th of 1502 public elementary schools	9.8%	62	37.5	26.5	15.8				31.3	35.3	26.3				36.8
Angier Elementary	Public	3-5	130 E McIver St	Angier	27501	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 639-2635	356	25	13.9	79.5%	97 (27.2%)	58 (16.3%)	174 (48.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.3%)	7.2	1460^th of 1505 public elementary schools	3.0%		14.3	1346^th of 1502 public elementary schools	10.4%	114	31.5	35.6	27.6				21.3	27.1	21.1				32.5		$9,429	$1,293	$8,136
Carolina Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8529 NC Highway 55	Angier	27501	Harnett County	Carolina Charter Academy: CFA	Yes	No	No	Yes	(984) 300-3015	755	45	16.8		507 (67.2%)	62 (8.2%)	119 (15.8%)	15 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.4%)	64.9	491^st of 1505 public elementary schools	67.4%		58.3	612^th of 1502 public elementary schools	59.3%	121	76.3	53.3	49.3	76.1	59.7	35.3	60.9	52.2	49.3	80.3	67.6	54.4	62.7	79.4
Lincoln Heights Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	307 Bridge St	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 557-2587	637	47	13.6	35.5%	358 (56.2%)	94 (14.8%)	118 (18.5%)	27 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.7%)	81.9	217^th of 1505 public elementary schools	85.6%		70.6	397^th of 1502 public elementary schools	73.6%	180	73.5	74.0	75.3				60.8	71.0	60.8				82.5		$13,231	$2,042	$11,189
South Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1449 Old Honeycutt Road	Fuquay Varina	27526	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8066	815	55	14.8	22.9%	441 (54.1%)	119 (14.6%)	116 (14.2%)	119 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)	78.7	268^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.2%		73.1	358^th of 1502 public elementary schools	76.2%	90	68.6	73.9	67.7				60.6	73.9	62.2				80.3
Buies Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	340 Main Street	Buies Creek	27506	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 893-3505	232	17	13.3	53.9%	127 (54.7%)	42 (18.1%)	40 (17.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.8%)	45.7	823^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	45.3%		38.9	955^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.4%	132	51.2	40.5	62.5				34.9	48.6	56.3				84.4		$10,852	$1,195	$9,657
Lillington-Shawtown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Old US 421	Lillington	27546	Harnett County	Harnett County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(910) 893-3483	694	52	13.4	99.6%	273 (39.3%)	237 (34.1%)	134 (19.3%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	35 (5.0%)	23.3	1224^th of 1505 public elementary schools	18.7%		17	1308^th of 1502 public elementary schools	12.9%	84	55.7	35.5	32.1				50.0	33.6	35.8				36.7		$11,024	$1,970	$9,053

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Harnett County Schools

How many students attend LaFayette Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 0 students attended LaFayette Elementary.

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LaFayette Elementary ranks 720^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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