LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

www.lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us

Charter School

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LAFAYETTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(507)228-8943
Website:	http://www.lafayettecharter.k12.mn.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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