Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 76%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
489 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 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 San Francisco Unified School District.
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