LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lafayette El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Uniontown Area SD school district, located in Uniontown, PA with about 310 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 22 teachers, Lafayette El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Elementary School is a public primary school located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Uniontown Area School District. Situated on Connellsville Street, the school provides foundational education for young learners in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a larger district-wide system, the school works to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student development and academic growth.

Beyond core academics, Lafayette Elementary typically emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school utilizes its resources to provide a structured environment for elementary-aged children, often hosting events and programs that encourage parental engagement and student social growth. By focusing on the essential building blocks of learning, the school serves as a key institution for families in Uniontown, aiming to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Lafayette El Sch at (724) 438-3581 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

303 Connellsville St
Uniontown, PA 15401-3812
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LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Uniontown, PA with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Uniontown Area SD
Total Students:
310
Teachers:
22.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 310 students

Black or African American
42.3%
White
35.5%
Two or more races
20.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.