The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)5%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)22%
18%
Black
(09-10)9%
14%
White
(09-10)63%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
46%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Lafayette School?
320 students attend Lafayette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lafayette School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Lafayette School offer ?
Lafayette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lafayette School part of?
Lafayette School is part of Shelton School District.
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