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Lafayette, LA vs Lafayette, CA

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- Lafayette spends 17.8% more per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.2% higher in Lafayette than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 9.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, LALafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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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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