For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 775 students in Lafayette Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Lafayette Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
775 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Lafayette Central School District, which is ranked #818 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#813 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
292 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
38%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
30%
# Black Students
6 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
448 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
56
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,034 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,190 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$78,541 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM

Revenue / Student
$35,034
$31,307

Spending / Student
$35,190
$32,183

Best Lafayette Central School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Fayette Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3122 Route 11n
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
C Grant Grimshaw School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5957 Us Rt 20w
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
La Fayette, NY 13084
(315) 677-3152
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Onondaga Nation School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rr 1-rt 11a
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 469-6991
Grades: PK-8
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 775 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District is ranked #818 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Central School District?
58% of Lafayette Central School District students are White, 38% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette Central School District?
Lafayette Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Lafayette Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,190 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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