Lafayette Elementary School

422 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located on Meador Drive in Lafayette, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Macon County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and character development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. By focusing on essential core subjects and foundational skills, the faculty aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong appreciation for education.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide events, and a focus on supportive classroom dynamics, Lafayette Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated to succeed. As a pillar of the local Lafayette community, the school remains dedicated to working alongside families to support the holistic development of its students in a safe and nurturing setting.

422

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	342
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
342 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (15.4 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Macon County
Phone:	(615)666-8868
Website:	http://lafayetteelementaryschool.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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

Grade 4 218

Grade 5 204