Lafayette Elementary School

lafayette.albany.k12.or.us

295 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located at 3122 Madison St SE in Albany, Oregon, is a public school serving students within the Greater Albany Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and community involvement. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the critical thinking and collaborative skills necessary for future academic success.

The school’s website reflects its role as an active hub for the local community, offering resources for families, information on educational programs, and updates on school events. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students, Lafayette Elementary strives to create a positive learning culture that promotes both high educational standards and the emotional well-being of its student body. Its location in Albany positions it as a vital part of the city's educational landscape, dedicated to preparing young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

295

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	107
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
162 (54.9%)
Hispanic
107 (36.3%)
Two or More
21 (7.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Phone:	(541)967-4575
Website:	http://lafayette.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53