Lafayette Elementary School serves 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lafayette Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 0.67, 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
#103 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
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 #103 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
512 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Lafayette Elementary School District.
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