Lafayette-pershing Elementary School serves 783 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
783 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
56%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lafayette-pershing Elementary School?
783 students attend Lafayette-pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lafayette-pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette-pershing Elementary School?
Lafayette-pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette-pershing Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette-pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lafayette-pershing Elementary School part of?
Lafayette-pershing Elementary School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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