Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lafayette Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lafayette Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 405 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #438 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 7% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 67% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lafayette Elementary School is West Seattle High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Madison Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle West Seattle High School Math: 54% | Reading: 81%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,046 student10
0.3 miles
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-8800 0.3 9-12 1,046 - Seattle Madison Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 881 students10
0.5 miles
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9200 0.5 6-8 881 - Seattle Genesee Hill Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 718 students10
0.7 miles
5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9700 0.7 K-5 718 - Seattle Alki Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 373 students10
1.0 miles
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9050 1 PK-5 373 - Seattle Pathfinder K-8 School Alternative School
Math: 72% | Reading: 77%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 487 students10
1.2 miles
5012 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98116
(206) 252-9710 1.2 K-8 487
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