Serving 88 students in grades 6, Lafontaine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥95%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% IN state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% IN state average).
How many students attend Lafontaine Elementary School?
88 students attend Lafontaine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lafontaine Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafontaine Elementary School?
Lafontaine Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lafontaine Elementary School offer ?
Lafontaine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Lafontaine Elementary School part of?
Lafontaine Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Wabash County Schools.
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