Lafayette Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Seattle, Washington 98116 · Seattle School District No. 1
#202 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#7000 of 50,301 nationally
About Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary located in Seattle, in the Seattle School District No. 1 school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 532 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 202nd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 532.
There are 113 schools in Seattle; Lafayette Elementary School ranks 42nd of 110 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lafayette Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Seattle High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students · 366 m away
Madison Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,017 students · 787 m away
Alki Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students · 1.6 km away
Genesee Hill Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 1.6 km away
Southwest Youth and Family Services
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.7 km away
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 3.1 km away
Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
437 students · 3.9 km away
West Seattle Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.3 km away
Gatewood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 4.4 km away
Sanislo Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
145 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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532 students
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531 students
Mark Twain Elementary School
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531 students
Cascadia Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
531 students
Ridgeview Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Alpac Elementary School
Pacific · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?
Lafayette Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #202 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 School rank in Washington?
Lafayette Elementary School ranks #202 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #7000 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School had 532 students in 2025.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lafayette Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lafayette Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lafayette Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.