Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lafayette Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)17%
26%
Black
(15-16)66%
17%
White
(15-16)14%
49%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Primary School?
197 students attend Lafayette Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lafayette Primary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Primary School?
Lafayette Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lafayette Primary School offer ?
Lafayette Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lafayette Primary School part of?
Lafayette Primary School is part of Kankakee School District 111.
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