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Westport, CT vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- Lafayette spends 33.9% less per student than Westport.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 73.9% higher in Lafayette than in Westport. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lafayette had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Westport
 Westport, CTLafayette, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,192$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,833  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,565$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock75184573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.6.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.79.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree11.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%1.5%
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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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