- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Lafayette Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803607
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #35 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Academy ranks #35 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lafayette Academy grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+21.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360007803607 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 11.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Lafayette Academy grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+21.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 194
Lafayette Academy
194 students
What this shows Lafayette Academy reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Academy compares
Lafayette Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 33.5%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Lafayette Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lafayette Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Academy
How many students attend Lafayette Academy?
Lafayette Academy has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Academy is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Academy?
48.1% of students at Lafayette Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Academy?
Lafayette Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lafayette Academy rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Academy ranks #35 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Lafayette Academy, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.