LA FAYETTE SCHOOL

www.waterloocsd.org

308 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

La Fayette School, located at 71 Inslee St. in Waterloo, New York, is a key component of the Waterloo Central School District. As a primary educational facility within the district, it serves the local community by providing a structured learning environment focused on the academic and social development of its students. The school reflects the district’s broader commitment to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere where children can develop foundational skills necessary for their future success.

The school operates under the guidance of the Waterloo Central School District, which emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet New York State educational standards. By prioritizing community engagement and student-centered instruction, La Fayette School plays an essential role in the district’s mission to prepare students for lifelong learning. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or administrative details are encouraged to visit the district's official website at [www.waterloocsd.org](http://www.waterloocsd.org).

308

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA FAYETTE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	19
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	24

White
252 (81.8 %)
Two or More
24 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.2 %)
Black
9 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WATERLOO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)539-1530
Website:	http://www.waterloocsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 113