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#1140 of 1,226 schools in OR
Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3122 Madison St SE, Albany, OR 97322
- Math 20% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs OR 43% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lafayette Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$68,536
Median home value
$321,200
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Periwinkle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 136 | 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.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Elementary School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Elementary School
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
How does Lafayette Elementary School rank in OR?
Lafayette Elementary School ranks #1,140 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Lafayette Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Elementary School?
65.7% of students at Lafayette Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (541) 967-4575
- Area population (ZIP 97322)
- 36,288
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97322; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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