Lafayette El Sch

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located at 1000 Fremont Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the School District of Lancaster. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction and foundational development for elementary-aged children within a diverse urban setting. The school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment tailored to meet the varied needs of its student population, prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lafayette Elementary serves as a central hub for the neighborhood it occupies. Like many schools in the Lancaster district, it places a strong emphasis on community involvement, inclusive programming, and preparing students for their future transitions to middle school. The school leverages its urban location to foster a culturally rich environment, striving to ensure that all students receive the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

427

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	260
Black	62
Asian	34
Two or More	22

Hispanic
260 (60.9 %)
Black
62 (14.5 %)
White
49 (11.5 %)
Asian
34 (8.0 %)
Two or More
22 (5.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)291-6183
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette El Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	2

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette El Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	198	46.4%
Male	229	53.6%

Elementary School K - 6th