- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamsburg, VA
Lafayette High
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510402001773
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette High has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Lafayette High held near 1,243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 510402001773 · Williamsburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,247 enr · 17.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Lafayette High held near 1,243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lafayette High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- This school
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- Toano Middle
Toano Middle
704 students
What this shows Lafayette High reports 1,247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette High compares
Lafayette High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,247 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,247
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Lafayette High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toano Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Williamsburg
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette High
How many students attend Lafayette High?
Lafayette High has 1,247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,208 (2022-23) → 1,243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette High is 17.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette High?
36.6% of students at Lafayette High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette High?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette High is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette High?
Lafayette High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 High rank among high schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Lafayette High, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Jamestown High (1,243 students), and Stonehouse Elementary (838 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.