Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7119 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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 #7119 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Grove Charter, Freshwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
239 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Eureka City Schools School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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