- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everett, MA
Lafayette School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250477001520
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 998
- students enrolled
Lafayette School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Everett, MA.
School address
District: Everett · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250477001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lafayette School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 82.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 250477001520 · Everett, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
998 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High (2,307 students)
Lafayette School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.0 → 82.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Lafayette School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High
Everett High
2,307 students
- This school
Lafayette School
998 students
- Parlin School
Parlin School
992 students
- George Keveria 873
George Keverian School
873 students
- Madeline Engli 760
Madeline English School
760 students
- Sumner G. Whit 615
Sumner G. Whittier School
615 students
What this shows Lafayette School reports 998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette School compares
Lafayette School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$18,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 14.0%
African American 13.2%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Lafayette School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Everett reports $18,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parlin School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Keverian School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeline English School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner G. Whittier School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Everett
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Parlin School
Standard public school
992 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
George Keverian School
Standard public school
873 students 12:1 students per teacher
Madeline English School
Standard public school
760 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Sumner G. Whittier School
Standard public school
615 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Webster School
Standard public school
351 students 7.5:1 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 (~998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette School
How many students attend Lafayette School?
Lafayette School has 998 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everett, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,020 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School is 11.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Everett, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette School?
Lafayette School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Everett, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Everett on the city page.
What other schools are in Everett?
Besides Lafayette School, Everett also operates Everett High (2,307 students), Parlin School (992 students), and George Keverian School (873 students). See the Everett district page for the complete list.