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Enrollment
442
Elementary
DISTRICT 429 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MACON COUNTY·NCES 470255002024
Lafayette Elementary School
401 Meador DR, Lafayette, TN 37083 · (615) 666-8868 · Macon County
GRADES 04–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL442 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 48% of Tennessee public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Tennessee public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE -0%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 219 | 50% |
| Grade 5 | 223 | 50% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Macon County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or MasteredEnglish Language Arts
43.4%
TN avg 40.9% . +7.1pp since 2022
Math
42.9%
TN avg 39.3% . -1.6pp since 2022
What this means: On the TCAP, Tennessee's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 43 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Tennessee schools, those numbers are about 41 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2022, while math scores are down about 2 points.
TCAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43.4% | 42.9% |
| 2023-24 | 39.1% | 39.4% |
| 2022-23 | 36.3% | 44.5% |
% On Track or Mastered, all students and all tested grades.
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Lafayette Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.9% | #466 of 957 ▲ 23 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.4% | #380 of 959 ▲ 67 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 442 | #532 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.6% | #484 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.2% | #267 of 348 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
442
+43 (+11%) vs 2020
+18% since 2000-01, when it was 375
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 442 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 21.4 | 20.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 422 | 24.4 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 399 | 19 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 424 | 22.9 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 383 | 23 | 16.6:1 | 66% (254) |
| 2010-11 | 402 | 24 | 16.8:1 | 58% (232) |
| 2000-01 | 375 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lafayette Elementary School.
About Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is an elementary school in Lafayette, Tennessee, according to federal school records. School enrollment was 442 students in 2024-25, in grades 4 through 5.
Enrollment across the 8 schools in Macon County totals 4,216 students.
White students are the majority at Lafayette Elementary School, with 77% of enrollment. Other groups include 19% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 89% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 38% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Measured against Tennessee public elementary schools, Lafayette Elementary School receives a B-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
In the county around the school, Macon County, the median household income is $59,177, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. There are 8 public schools in Macon County, enrolling about 4,216 students in all.
The school nearest to Lafayette Elementary School is Central Elementary, at a distance of about 0.2 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
Under the NCES locale system, Lafayette Elementary School is Town: Distant.
2024-25 enrollment was 442, an 11% increase from 399 in 2020-21.
Community posts for Lafayette Elementary School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Macon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
26,240
Census ACS
Median income
$59,177
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
4,216 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Macon County
- Macon County High SchoolHigh · 964 students
- Macon County Junior High SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Fairlane ElementaryElementary · 478 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 473 students
- Westside ElementaryElementary · 390 students
- Red Boiling Springs ElementaryElementary · 363 students
Other schools in Lafayette
- Macon County High SchoolHigh · 964 students
- Macon County Junior High SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Fairlane ElementaryElementary · 478 students
- Central ElementaryElementary · 473 students
Other Lafayette Elementary schools
17 other US public schools in 12 states are named Lafayette Elementary. Lafayette Elementary School is the 10th largest of the 18.
- Lafayette Elementary SchoolWashington, DC · 923 students
- Lafayette ElementaryLong Beach, CA · 827 students
- Lafayette ElementaryFredericksburg, VA · 812 students
- Lafayette Elementary SchoolOxford, MS · 776 students
- LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMAYO, FL · 546 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elementary0.2 mi · 473
- Fairlane Elementary0.5 mi · 478
- Macon County High School2.9 mi · 964
- Macon County Junior High School3.0 mi · 778
- Westside Elementary7.9 mi · 390
- Red Boiling Springs School10.6 mi · 328
Frequently asked questions
About Lafayette Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School enrolls approximately 442 students in grades 04-05.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Elementary School serves grades 04-05.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lafayette Elementary School?
At Lafayette Elementary School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Lafayette Elementary School in?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Macon County.
Where is Lafayette Elementary School located?
Lafayette Elementary School is located at 401 Meador DR, Lafayette, TN 37083.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.