Lafayette Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Eureka, California 95501 · Eureka City Schools
#5181 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#48387 of 50,301 nationally
About Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary is a public elementary located in Eureka, in the Eureka City Schools school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 324 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 13.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 5181st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 324.
There are 18 schools in Eureka; Lafayette Elementary ranks 14th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lafayette Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lafayette Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students · 1.3 km away
Washington Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 2.0 km away
Eureka Senior High
Eureka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 2.2 km away
Alder Grove Charter School 2
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
481 students · 2.9 km away
Cutten Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
288 students · 3.2 km away
Winship Middle
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 3.3 km away
Pacific View Charter 2.0
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
152 students · 3.3 km away
Grant Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 3.6 km away
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
330 students · 4.2 km away
Freshwater Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students · 4.3 km away
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324 students
Kelso (William H.)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Elementary a good school?
Lafayette Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 13.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #5181 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Lafayette Elementary ranks #5181 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #48387 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary?
Lafayette Elementary had 324 students in 2025.
Is Lafayette Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lafayette Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lafayette Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lafayette Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.