LAFAYETTE ACADEMY

160 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Academy (Intermediate School 286) is a public middle school located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal development, and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school within the New York City Department of Education, it draws a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to competitive high schools.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lafayette Academy places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student support. The school typically provides a range of programs—such as arts, technology, and athletics—designed to cater to various student interests and talents. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, families, and the surrounding community, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of civic responsibility during their formative middle school years.

160

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAFAYETTE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	42
Black	29
Asian	4
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
72 (45.3 %)
Hispanic
42 (26.4 %)
Black
29 (18.2 %)
Two or More
11 (6.9 %)
Asian
4 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
Phone:	(212)222-2857
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 45

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 73