At a glance
Reported students
923
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Lafayette ES: 923 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Lafayette ES
Lafayette ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 923 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.4%) and Black (9.5%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lafayette ES
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 63 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.79
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.4%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black9.5%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bancroft ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
821 reported students
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
791 reported students
Janney ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
717 reported students
Murch ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Brightwood ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
646 reported students
John Francis Education Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
583 reported students
Public schools near Lafayette ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murch ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 658 | 1 mi |
| Chevy Chase Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | 03–05 | 434 | 1 mi |
| Somerset Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 314 | 1.3 mi |
| Janney ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 717 | 1.5 mi |
| Hearst ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 356 | 1.8 mi |
| Westbrook Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | KG–05 | 468 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette ES
What grades does Lafayette ES serve?
Lafayette ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Lafayette ES?
Lafayette ES reported 923 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 860 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lafayette ES?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 923 students and 63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lafayette ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lafayette ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Lafayette ES in?
Lafayette ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lafayette ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Murch ES (1 mi), Chevy Chase Elementary (1 mi), Somerset Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.