Excellent
#7 of 480 schools in NH
Top 1% in state
Lafayette Regional School
Elementary School · Lafayette Regional School District · Franconia, NH
An elementary school in Franconia, NH where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
149 Main St., Franconia, NH 03580
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Regional School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Regional School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franconia), 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
$77,283
Median home value
$469,500
Median rent
$1,082/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 140 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lafayette Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $35,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Regional School is listed in Lafayette Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Regional School
Lafayette Regional School is a public elementary school in Franconia, NH, part of Lafayette Regional School District, serving approximately 94 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Lafayette Regional School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Regional School
What grades does Lafayette Regional School serve?
Lafayette Regional School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lafayette Regional School?
Lafayette Regional School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Regional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Regional School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Regional School rank in NH?
Lafayette Regional School ranks #7 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Lafayette Regional School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Regional School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Regional School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lafayette Regional School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Regional School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Regional School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Regional School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Regional School?
16.0% of students at Lafayette Regional 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (603) 823-7741
- Area population (ZIP 03580)
- 1,479
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 56.5
Official sources & links
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 03580; 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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