Below Average
#2772 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lafayette School
Elementary School · Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Lincoln Park, MI
A Lincoln Park School District of the City of elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1360 LAFAYETTE BLVD, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
- Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,460/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,183
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette School is listed in Lincoln Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette School
Lafayette School is a public elementary school in Lincoln Park, MI, part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,772 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette School
What grades does Lafayette School serve?
Lafayette School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lafayette School?
Lafayette School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette School rank in MI?
Lafayette School ranks #2,772 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lafayette School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lafayette School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lafayette School a charter school?
No, Lafayette School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette School?
97.6% of students at Lafayette School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (313) 389-0224
- Area population (ZIP 48146)
- 39,511
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48146; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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