How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lafayette Elementary School | Murch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 923 | 658 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| 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 | Lafayette Elementary School | Murch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $31,629 | $31,629 |
| District | District of Columbia Public Schools | District of Columbia Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lafayette Elementary School | Murch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.4% | 54.3% |
| African American | 9.5% | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lafayette Elementary School | Murch Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 860:1 | 600:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.