Enrollment
1,247
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510402001773
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette High
Lafayette High is a large high school in Williamsburg, Virginia, enrolling 1,247 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Virginia schools and 28% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,247 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Williamsburg's high schools, it stands alongside Warhill High (1,277 students): Lafayette High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students) and Jamestown High (1,243 students) alongside Lafayette High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lafayette High compares
Lafayette High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, which includes Lafayette High.
$14,372
Per student
-2%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.7%
State 3.7%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lafayette High a good school?
Lafayette High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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