Serving 471 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 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Elementary serves the northwest part of San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#588 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
37%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #588 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
471 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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.
In what neighborhood is Lafayette Elementary School located?
Lafayette Elementary School is located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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