About This School
Lafayette School is located in Shelton, CT and is one of 6 elementary schools in Shelton School District. It is a public school that serves 320 students in grades PK, K-6.
Lafayette School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lafayette School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Lafayette School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lafayette School's students and teachers. more
Lafayette School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lafayette School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Lafayette School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lafayette School's students and teachers. more
Shelton School District District Spending
$12,476Per Pupil
The Shelton School District spends $12,476 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Shelton School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Bradley School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Sunnyside School 1.3 miles |  |
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| St Mary & St Michael School 1.3 miles | n/a | |
| Irving School 1.3 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Shelton School District
Did not make AYP
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Test Scores
About the CMT
What is it?
The Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math in grades 3 through 8.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Connecticut, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) Results and Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 320
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Lafayette School had 57% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 30% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
63%
Hispanic
22%
Black
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Lafayette School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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