How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ELLISON ELEM. | LAFAYETTE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | ST JOSEPH, MO | ST JOSEPH, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 343 | 644 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ELLISON ELEM. | LAFAYETTE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,485 | $13,485 |
| District | ST. JOSEPH | ST. JOSEPH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ELLISON ELEM. | LAFAYETTE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 64.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 12.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ELLISON ELEM. | LAFAYETTE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 4 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 343:1 | 322:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 34.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 17 | 145 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.