- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Fayette, GA
Lafayette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130537001741
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in La Fayette · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in La Fayette, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Lafayette Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 130537001741 · La Fayette, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 9.2:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Lafayette Middle School shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- This school 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- Gilbert Elemen 476
Gilbert Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Lafayette Middle School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Middle School compares
Lafayette Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Lafayette Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Middle School
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Fayette, GA. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Middle School is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Middle School?
63.0% of students at Lafayette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Middle School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in La Fayette, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in La Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in La Fayette, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Fayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Lafayette Middle School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.