Lafayette Elementary School

About Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city. It is part of the Lafayette School District, which offers a variety of educational opportunities for students in grades K-5. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities. The school has a diverse student body with students from many different backgrounds and cultures.
The school has a strong focus on the arts, with a variety of music, art, and drama classes. The school also offers a range of athletic activities, including basketball, soccer, and track. The school also has a variety of clubs and organizations, including a student council, a chess club, and a robotics club.
Lafayette Elementary School has a long history of excellence, and has been recognized for its commitment to student achievement and academic excellence. The school is also dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for all of its students. The faculty and staff are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.

Address:	2445 Chestnut Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone:	(562) 426-7075
Site:	lbschools.net
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	914 students

Overview Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School serves 914 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lafayette Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1. Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.