LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 81 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Lafayette Charter School, located in Lafayette, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its small-town environment and commitment to providing a personalized, community-focused education. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where teachers can tailor their instruction to meet the individual learning needs and growth goals of each student.
Academically, Lafayette Charter School prioritizes a rigorous core curriculum while fostering character development and hands-on learning. As a charter institution, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for innovative teaching methods and a strong partnership between parents, staff, and the local community. The school aims to prepare students for future academic success by balancing traditional educational standards with a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL at (507) 228-8943 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAFAYETTE, MN 56054-8888
(507) 228-8943
LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in LAFAYETTE, MN with about 81 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 81
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 81 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Female
- 54.3%
- Male
- 45.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.