At a glance
Reported students
295
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
324.5
Lafayette Elementary School: 295 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. 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
- 269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Albany. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Greater Albany Public SD 8J. NCES reports 295 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 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 (54.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 15.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lafayette Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.6 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
- 15.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
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 Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
297 reported students
North Albany Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
291 reported students
Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
273 reported students
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Periwinkle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
South Shore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Public schools near Lafayette Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 273 | 0.4 mi |
| Sunrise Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 324 | 0.7 mi |
| Periwinkle Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 325 | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–05 | 297 | 1.4 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | 03–05 | 125 | 1.4 mi |
| Takena Elementary School Elementary · Greater Albany Public SD 8J | KG–02 | 122 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Elementary School
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greater Albany Public SD 8J.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School reported 295 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 295 students and 16.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lafayette Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greater Albany Public SD 8J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lafayette Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.3% 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 Lafayette Elementary School in?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Greater Albany Public SD 8J, based in Albany, OR, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lafayette Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Elementary School (0.4 mi), Sunrise Elementary School (0.7 mi), Periwinkle Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.