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Lafayette Central School District

5957 Route 20w
Lafayette, NY 13084-9701
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 775 students in Lafayette Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Lafayette Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
775 Students
2,506,634 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
217,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Lafayette Central School District, which is ranked #883 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#881 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
52%
34%
49%
80-84%
78%
(21-22)
90-94%
87%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.53
0.72
% American Indian
38%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
58%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,034 is higher than the state median of $31,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,190 is higher than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,034
$31,333
Spending / Student
$35,190
$32,209

Best Lafayette Central School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
C Grant Grimshaw School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Onondaga Nation School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rr 1-rt 11a
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 775 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District is ranked #883 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Central School District?
58% of Lafayette Central School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lafayette Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,190 is higher than the state median of $32,209. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 775 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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