Summary:
The city of Lafayette, Oregon has only one public elementary school, Wascher Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the McMinnville School District 40. While Wascher Elementary has maintained a consistent statewide ranking over the past three years, its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the district and state averages, with some exceptions in the upper elementary grades.
Wascher Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 72.06%, indicating it serves a predominantly low-income student population. However, the school's spending per student of $17,415 is notably higher than the state average, which could reflect the district's investment in supporting the school's needs. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.1 is also relatively low, suggesting a focus on small class sizes.
Despite its challenges, Wascher Elementary has some areas of strength, such as its 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts scores being above the district and state averages. This suggests the school may be more effective in supporting student learning in the upper elementary grades. Overall, the analysis of this single-school data set provides insights into the performance and characteristics of Wascher Elementary, highlighting both areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.
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