Chapman Elementary School vs. Lafayette School
Should you attend Chapman Elementary School or Lafayette School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Lafayette School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chapman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lafayette School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
434 students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2628 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
20%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
58
Grade 1 Students
74
80
Grade 2 Students
65
79
Grade 3 Students
70
78
Grade 4 Students
63
63
Grade 5 Students
87
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
55%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
84%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%