Lafayette Elementary School
Tel:
(206)252-9500
- Lafayette Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lafayette Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #378 out of 2,014 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 23% |
| Black | 6% | 4% |
| White | 66% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seattle Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Madison Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Madison Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seattle West Seattle High School Grades: 9-12 | 992 students
0.3 miles
3000 California Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-8800 0.3 9-12 992 - Seattle Madison Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 866 students
0.5 miles
3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-9200 0.5 6-8 866 - Seattle Genesee Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 691 students
0.7 miles
5013 Sw Dakota Street
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-9700 0.7 K-5 691 - Seattle Alki Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
1.0 miles
3010 59 Av Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-9050 1.0 PK-5 380 - Seattle Pathfinder K-8 School Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 490 students
1.2 miles
5012 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98116
(206)252-9710 1.2 K-8 490
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