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Public elementary school · Lafayette Regional School District · Franconia, New Hampshire

Lafayette Regional School

Lafayette Regional School rates 9.2, right at the middle of Lafayette Regional School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.2this school

9.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Lafayette Regional School District median is 9.2.

#15 of 481 schools in New Hampshire · Lafayette Regional School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 9.2

The brief

An elementary school in Franconia, NH where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 15 of 481 schools in New Hampshire and 1 of 1 in Lafayette Regional School District.

Lafayette Regional School is listed in Lafayette Regional School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math74%26 points above the New Hampshire average of 48%2026 NHSAS
Reading75%21 points above the New Hampshire average of 54%2026 NHSAS
Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2023, to 75% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 NHSAS; 91 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
50% of the rating
Academics
9.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 NHSAS · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 NHSAS · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lafayette Regional School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
26
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
519/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Franconia. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Franconia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
16%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Lafayette Regional Schoolthis school
    9.2
  2. Bethlehem Elementary School5.0 mi
    8.9Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Lafayette Regional School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Lafayette Regional School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lafayette Regional School serves the towns of Franconia, Easton, and Sugar Hill 1. The school's vision focuses on creating a culture of educational excellence through challenging, engaging, and personalized learning experiences 1. Instructional models are described as standards-based and research-based, with academic growth evidenced by at least one year of progress 1. The curriculum aims to cultivate critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity to develop intrinsically motivated students 1. The school emphasizes partnerships with parents and community members to model social awareness and civic responsibility 1. The stated goal is to educate and nurture students to become successful, enthusiastic, lifelong learners who can effectively apply and share knowledge as responsible participants in the world 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.lafayetteregional.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #15 of 481 schools in NH.

What is Lafayette Regional School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lafayette Regional School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
94
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Grafton County
Phone
(603) 823-7741
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$35,580
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 03580)
1,479
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
56.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.