- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, AL
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010060000256
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Eastside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lafayette, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010060000256 · Lafayette, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 17.3:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (692 students)
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
692 students
- Fairfax Elemen
Fairfax Elementary School
689 students
- W F Burns Midd
W F Burns Middle School
545 students
- Huguley Elemen
Huguley Elementary School
383 students
- This school
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
311 students
- Bob Hardingsha 232
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
232 students
What this shows Lafayette Eastside Elementary School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Eastside Elementary School compares
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.6%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambers County reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Eastside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W F Burns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huguley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Eastside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, AL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Eastside Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Lafayette Eastside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is African American at 73.6% of enrollment, in Lafayette, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Eastside Elementary School?
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Eastside Elementary School rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Eastside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lafayette, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chambers County?
Besides Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students), Fairfax Elementary School (689 students), and W F Burns Middle School (545 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.