At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
La Fayette School: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
9.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about La Fayette School
La Fayette School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Waterloo. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Waterloo Central School District. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (74.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking La Fayette School
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.86 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.4%
- Hispanic11%
- Black3.9%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
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 Waterloo Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Skoi-Yase School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
345 reported students
Waterloo Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
Waterloo High School
High · Grades 09–12
404 reported students
Public schools near La Fayette School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skoi-Yase School Elementary · Waterloo Central School District | PK–02 | 345 | 1 mi |
| Frank M Knight Elementary School Elementary · Seneca Falls Central School District | PK–02 | 268 | 2.6 mi |
| Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School Elementary · Seneca Falls Central School District | 03–05 | 272 | 3 mi |
| North Street Elementary School Elementary · Geneva City School District | 03–05 | 498 | 7.6 mi |
| West Street Elementary School Elementary · Geneva City School District | KG–02 | 421 | 7.9 mi |
| Andrew J Smith Elementary School Elementary · Union Springs Central School District | PK–05 | 332 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about La Fayette School
What grades does La Fayette School serve?
La Fayette School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waterloo Central School District.
How many students attend La Fayette School?
La Fayette School reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at La Fayette School?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 309 students and 33.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is La Fayette School a public, charter, or magnet school?
La Fayette School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waterloo Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of La Fayette School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is La Fayette School in?
La Fayette School is part of Waterloo Central School District, based in Waterloo, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near La Fayette School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Skoi-Yase School (1 mi), Frank M Knight Elementary School (2.6 mi), Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elementary School (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.