Lafayette Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lafayette Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3340 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #3340 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
251 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Eureka City Schools School District.
School Calendar
View the Lafayette Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Dismissal 12:50
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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