Lafayette Eastside Elementary School

About Lafayette Eastside Elementary School

Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Lafayette, Louisiana. It serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for its students.
The school has an excellent academic program, with an emphasis on core subjects such as math, science, reading, and writing. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, physical education, and technology.
The school also offers a variety of services to help students and families succeed. These services include after-school tutoring, mentoring, and counseling. The school also has a library and computer lab, as well as a variety of clubs and organizations.
At Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, students are encouraged to be active, engaged, and responsible citizens. The school strives to create an atmosphere of respect, collaboration, and mutual understanding. The faculty and staff are committed to helping every student reach their full potential.

Address:	300 Ave A Se Lafayette, AL 36862
Phone:	(334) 864-8274
Site:	ees.chambersk12.org
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	259 students

Overview Lafayette Eastside Elementary School

Lafayette Eastside Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Lafayette Eastside Elementary School

Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lafayette Eastside Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.