- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, TN
Lafayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470255002024
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 442
- students enrolled
Lafayette Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN.
School address
District: Macon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470255002024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Lafayette Elementary School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 470255002024 · Lafayette, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon County High School (964 students)
Lafayette Elementary School grew from 422 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macon County H
Macon County High School
964 students
- Macon County J
Macon County Junior High School
778 students
- Fairlane Eleme
Fairlane Elementary
478 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
473 students
- This school
Lafayette Elementary School
442 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
390 students
What this shows Lafayette Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Elementary School compares
Lafayette Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Lafayette Elementary School is about as mixed as the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Macon County reports $9,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macon County Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairlane Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, TN. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lafayette, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lafayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County?
Besides Lafayette Elementary School, Macon County also operates Macon County High School (964 students), Macon County Junior High School (778 students), and Fairlane Elementary (478 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.