- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Fayette, GA
North Lafayette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Lafayette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130537001755
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lafayette Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in La Fayette · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lafayette Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lafayette Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in La Fayette, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
North Lafayette Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130537001755 · La Fayette, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 12:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
North Lafayette Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Lafayette Elementary 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
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 420
North Lafayette Elementary School
420 students
What this shows North Lafayette Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lafayette Elementary School compares
North Lafayette Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, North Lafayette Elementary 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 North Lafayette Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lafayette Elementary 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in La Fayette
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lafayette Elementary School
How many students attend North Lafayette Elementary School?
North Lafayette Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Fayette, GA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lafayette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lafayette Elementary School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 North Lafayette Elementary School?
54.9% of students at North Lafayette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Lafayette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Lafayette Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in La Fayette, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lafayette Elementary School?
North Lafayette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 North Lafayette Elementary School rank among schools in La Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lafayette Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in La Fayette on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides North Lafayette Elementary 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.