Is Lafayette Elementary a good school?

Lafayette Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.7% of Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Lafayette Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 809 students attended Lafayette Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Elementary?

Students at Lafayette Elementary are 28% African American, 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lafayette Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Walker-Grant Middle High : James Monroe High

Lafayette Elementary

Summary:

Lafayette Elementary is a public elementary school located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 912 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district, which is ranked 125 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lafayette Elementary faces several challenges, including low school rankings, subpar test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools, ranking 917 out of 1,114 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in mathematics, science, and English reading are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 84.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as Cedar Forest Elementary, Lafayette Elementary generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower school ranking.

However, Lafayette Elementary's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner students, is relatively better compared to other subgroups, suggesting the school may be providing additional support or resources for these students. Additionally, the school's test scores have declined over the past few years, with the 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate dropping from 51.41% in 2022-2023 to 54.26% in 2023-2024, and the 5th-grade science proficiency rate decreasing from 33.33% in 2022-2023 to 60.32% in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public K-5

3 Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3951

(540) 310-0029

District: Fredericksburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
917^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,304

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Walker-Grant Middle
High:	James Monroe High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 809

Racial breakdown:

African American:

28.1%

White:

26.7%

Hispanic:

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lafayette Elementary ranks worse than 82.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Lafayette Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (28.1%), White (26.7%), Hispanic (22.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary is 15.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Lafayette Elementary employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Elementary is $10,304, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lafayette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Elementary 917^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lafayette Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

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White students:

Fredericksburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fredericksburg City Public Schools 125^th of 130 Virginia 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	VA State Percentile
2006	5.50	1061^st	1071	0.9%
2007	15.97	1021^st	1083	5.7%
2008	20.18	998^th	1081	7.7%
2009	36.26	843^rd	1082	22.1%
2010	18.73	1046^th	1113	6.0%
2011	15.46	1068^th	1117	4.4%
2012	26.77	970^th	1117	13.2%
2013	27.65	908^th	1120	18.9%
2014	34.98	822^nd	1110	25.9%
2015	34.84	826^th	1100	24.9%
2016	21.40	970^th	1096	11.5%
2017	19.23	983^rd	1099	10.6%
2018	11.51	1028^th	1097	6.3%
2019	8.45	1060^th	1105	4.1%
2021	27.03	835^th	1103	24.3%
2022	16.64	971^st	1109	12.4%
2023	13.13	996^th	1114	10.6%
2024	23.17	917^th	1114	17.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.94	245^th	300	18.3%
2024	33.33	212^th	306	30.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.18	831^st	1036	19.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.70	1027^th	1100	6.6%
2024	17.05	961^st	1098	12.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.45	956^th	1093	12.5%
2024	29.74	838^th	1101	23.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.53	225^th	230	2.2%
2024	16.50	216^th	238	9.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.52	495^th	579	14.5%
2024	38.32	409^th	588	30.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.05	521^st	564	7.6%
2024	24.35	471^st	580	18.8%

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Rank History for White students at Lafayette Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.47	907^th	984	7.8%
2024	24.57	818^th	979	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, 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: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	194	235	15	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	509
2007	196	253	16	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2008	207	277	15	66	0	n/a	n/a	0	565
2009	223	295	15	56	1	n/a	n/a	10	600
2010	231	273	16	98	3	n/a	n/a	13	634
2011	238	250	21	196	6	0	16	0	727
2012	250	285	26	132	7	1	27	0	728
2013	243	285	24	121	5	3	34	0	715
2014	245	257	26	131	1	0	44	0	704
2015	222	248	23	163	1	2	54	0	713
2016	246	307	34	170	1	2	14	0	774
2017	235	314	40	186	2	3	44	0	824
2018	237	303	51	217	1	0	53	0	862
2019	237	278	55	213	2	0	50	0	835
2020	237	244	51	188	2	1	65	0	788
2021	206	235	73	190	3	1	76	0	784
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	250	281	95	176	3	3	104	0	912
2024	216	227	98	183	1	2	82	0	809

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

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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
2006	509	42.0	12.1	48.1
2007	525	45.3	11.6	48.4
2008	565	33.3	17.0	49.9
2009	600	32.4	18.5	53.6
2010	634	33.0	19.2	60.5
2011	727	35.0	20.7	54.9
2012	728	45.9	15.8	56
2013	715	45.9	15.5	53.3
2014	704	47.1	14.9	55.5
2015	713	49.0	14.5	58.1
2016	774	53.0	14.6	58
2017	824	52.1	15.8	77.9
2018	862	56.9	15.1	81
2019	835	58.9	14.1	81.7
2020	788	59.7	13.1	80.7
2021	784	47.2	16.5	n/a
2022	0	58.0	0.0	n/a
2023	912	51.0	17.8	84.5
2024	809	52.5	15.4	84.1

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	509	42.0	12.1	48.1
2007	525	45.3	11.6	48.4
2008	565	33.3	17.0	49.9
2009	600	32.4	18.5	53.6
2010	634	33.0	19.2	60.5
2011	727	35.0	20.7	54.9
2012	728	45.9	15.8	56
2013	715	45.9	15.5	53.3
2014	704	47.1	14.9	55.5
2015	713	49.0	14.5	58.1
2016	774	53.0	14.6	58
2017	824	52.1	15.8	77.9
2018	862	56.9	15.1	81
2019	835	58.9	14.1	81.7
2020	788	59.7	13.1	80.7
2021	784	47.2	16.5	n/a
2022	0	58.0	0.0	n/a
2023	912	51.0	17.8	84.5
2024	809	52.5	15.4	84.1

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 Lafayette Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,112 (10.2%)	$9,835 (89.8%)	$10,947
2020	$1,057 (9.7%)	$9,893 (90.4%)	$10,949
2021	$976 (9.5%)	$9,328 (90.5%)	$10,304

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1060^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 996^th of 1114 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)	74	51.4	22.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	74	52.8	21.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Lafayette Elementary)	50	44.9	5.1%
3rd Grade English Reading (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	50	42.7	7.3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)	63	57.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	63	49.8	13.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Lafayette Elementary)	59	49.6	9.4%
4th Grade English Reading (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	59	50.6	8.5%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Elementary)	60	41.7	18.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	60	50	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Elementary)	52	33.3	18.7%
5th Grade Science (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	52	38.9	13.2%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Lafayette Elementary)	59	56.3	2.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Fredericksburg City Public Schools)	59	54.1	4.9%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	835	912	9.2%
African American	278	281	1.1%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	55	95	72.7%
Hispanic	213	176	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	237	250	5.5%
Two or More Races	50	104	108%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.7%	84.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Lafayette Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette Elementary	Public	K-5	3 Learning Lane	Fredericksburg	22401	Fredericksburg city	Fredericksburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 310-0029	809	53	15.4	84.1%	216 (26.7%)	227 (28.1%)	183 (22.6%)	98 (12.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (10.1%)	23.2	917^th of 1114 public elementary schools	17.7%		13.1	996^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.6%	79	54.3	48.8	66.7	60.3	48.0	53.7	65.0	50.5	$10,304	$976	$9,328
Spotswood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6701 Smith Station Rd	Spotsylvania	22553	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 898-1514	524	30	17.4	68.7%	144 (27.5%)	116 (22.1%)	160 (30.5%)	43 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (11.6%)	53.9	573^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	48.6%		34.2	799^th of 1114 public elementary schools	28.3%	226	75.6	73.5	73.5	73.5	62.9	72.2	61.5	77.9	$8,301	$617	$7,684
Hugh Mercer Elementary	Public	K-5	2100 Cowan Blvd	Fredericksburg	22401	Fredericksburg city	Fredericksburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 372-1115	849	54	15.7	84.8%	174 (20.5%)	266 (31.3%)	216 (25.4%)	109 (12.8%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	78 (9.2%)	7.2	1059^th of 1114 public elementary schools	4.9%		14	987^th of 1114 public elementary schools	11.4%	72	33.1	46.9	46.4	43.5	33.8	45.8	54.0	43.7	$9,385	$881	$8,504
Walker-Grant Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	210 Ferdinand Street	Fredericksburg	22401	Fredericksburg city	Fredericksburg City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 372-1065	138	8	17.6	87.0%	14 (10.1%)	69 (50.0%)	24 (17.4%)	22 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4501 Jackson Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 786-8218	582	42	13.8	67.9%	147 (25.3%)	139 (23.9%)	224 (38.5%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.3%)	39.7	732^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	34.3%		32	826^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.9%	94	63.9	72.1	73.7	45.5	61.0	61.4	65.9	72.0	$9,145	$629	$8,516
Battlefield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11108 Leavells Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 786-4532	668	40	16.7	72.2%	237 (35.5%)	99 (14.8%)	247 (37.0%)	29 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.2%)	42.8	697^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.4%		46.2	649^th of 1114 public elementary schools	41.7%	48	60.2	65.8	72.6	58.8	53.1	70.0	77.0	71.0	$7,504	$596	$6,907
Smith Station Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11120 Leavells Rd	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 786-5443	704	42	16.7	70.2%	245 (34.8%)	174 (24.7%)	173 (24.6%)	37 (5.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (10.4%)	48.9	631^st of 1114 public elementary schools	43.4%		42.5	698^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.3%	67	65.8	61.6	75.0	74.2	57.7	69.7	74.2	71.0	$8,892	$114	$8,778
Harrison Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6230 Harrison Road	Fredericksburg	22407	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 548-4864	732	43	17.0	72.7%	231 (31.6%)	122 (16.7%)	296 (40.4%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.3%)	15.1	978^th of 1114 public elementary schools	12.2%		34.8	792^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	28.9%	186	55.2	50.4	44.6	41.6	48.4	56.1	57.7	59.0	$8,813	$936	$7,877
Ferry Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20 Pendleton Rd	Fredericksburg	22405	Stafford County	Stafford County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 373-7366	550	43	12.7	48.5%	317 (57.6%)	53 (9.6%)	109 (19.8%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	52 (9.5%)	54.7	560^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.7%		51	603^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	45.9%	43	79.8	73.5	68.5	61.8	76.4	72.6	64.0	74.8	$10,003	$386	$9,617
Lee Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Lee Hill School Dr	Fredericksburg	22408	Spotsylvania County	Spotsylvania County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 898-1433	683	37	18.4	69.5%	225 (32.9%)	153 (22.4%)	188 (27.5%)	30 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (12.3%)	44.2	675^th of 1114 public elementary schools	39.4%		48.4	626^th of 1114 public elementary schools	43.8%	49	73.3	59.5	73.6	60.3	61.2	68.4	70.0	69.1	$8,399	$501	$7,898

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