- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, PA
Lafayette El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421314002584
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette El Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette El Sch has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette El Sch ranks #10 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lafayette El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 421314002584 · Lancaster, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students)
Lafayette El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lafayette El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccaskey Campu
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- Washington El 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- This school 437
Lafayette El Sch
437 students
What this shows Lafayette El Sch reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette El Sch compares
Lafayette El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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.
Funding equity
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
African American 16.7%
White 13.5%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Lafayette El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Martin School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Carter and Macrae El Sch
Standard public school
444 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
King El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Wickersham El Sch
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette El Sch
How many students attend Lafayette El Sch?
Lafayette El Sch has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette El Sch is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 El Sch?
100.0% of students at Lafayette El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette El Sch?
Lafayette El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette El Sch rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette El Sch ranks #10 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Lafayette El Sch, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Martin School (623 students), and Jackson Ms (524 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.