FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 100 students enrolled in district’s kindergarten in the 2023-24 school year, making up 8.8% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the kindergarten grew by 8.7% compared to the year before.
Lafayette School District also had a high enrollment for the ninth-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Lafayette Elementary School had the most kindergarten students in the 2023-24 school year. Lafayette High School and Lafayette Virtual Franchise had the fewest.
Data showed that Lafayette School District enrolled a total of 1,133 students in the 2023-24 school year, the fourth lowest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked fourth lowest in the year before.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Lafayette Elementary School | 527 |
| Lafayette High School | 604 |
| Lafayette Virtual Franchise | 0 |
| Total Lafayette School District | 1,133 |
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