Enrollment
441
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
Lafayette School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005864
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette School
Lafayette School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln Park, Michigan, enrolling 441 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 441 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $17,618 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students) and Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students) alongside Lafayette School.
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 School compares
Lafayette School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$17,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 24.3%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Lafayette School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes Lafayette School.
$17,618
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Foote School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette School
How many students attend Lafayette School?
Lafayette School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette School?
92.6% of students at Lafayette School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette School?
Lafayette School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln Park on the city page.
Is Lafayette School a good school?
Lafayette School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides Lafayette School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Keppen School (332 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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