- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lafayette School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 262160005864 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17.6:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
Lafayette School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lafayette School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- This school 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- Keppen School 332
Keppen School
332 students
- Earl F Carr Sc 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- James Foote Sc 308
James Foote School
308 students
What this shows Lafayette School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette School compares
Lafayette School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,089
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.