2025 Compare Cities Education:
Lafayette, CA vs Chesterfield, MO

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Highlights
- Chesterfield spends 8.2% less per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.9% lower in Chesterfield than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chesterfield had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, CAChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,953$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,448  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,927$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6324573
 Students per Counselor584  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.74.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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