- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Uniontown, PA
Lafayette El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422415006097
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette El Sch earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Uniontown · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette El Sch ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA.
School address
District: Uniontown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422415006097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lafayette El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 422415006097 · Uniontown, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Uniontown Area Shs (716 students)
Lafayette El Sch held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.8 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
- Uniontown Area
Uniontown Area Shs
716 students
- Ben Franklin S
Ben Franklin Sch
502 students
- Menallen Sch
Menallen Sch
318 students
- This school 283
Lafayette El Sch
283 students
- A J Mcmullen S 164
A J Mcmullen Sch
164 students
- Lafayette Ms 150
Lafayette Ms
150 students
What this shows Lafayette El Sch reports 283 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.8%
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
$18,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 38.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Lafayette El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Uniontown Area Sd reports $18,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniontown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menallen Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Mcmullen Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Uniontown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ben Franklin Sch
Standard public school
502 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hatfield El Sch
Standard public school
342 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Menallen Sch
Standard public school
318 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hutchinson El Sch
Standard public school
308 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Marshall El Sch
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Clark El Sch
Standard public school
282 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette El Sch
How many students attend Lafayette El Sch?
Lafayette El Sch has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Uniontown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette El Sch?
88.8% 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 White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Uniontown, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette El Sch?
Lafayette El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Uniontown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette El Sch ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Uniontown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Uniontown on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniontown Area Sd?
Besides Lafayette El Sch, Uniontown Area Sd also operates Uniontown Area Shs (716 students), Ben Franklin Sch (502 students), and Menallen Sch (318 students). See the Uniontown Area Sd district page for the complete list.