Garfield Elementary vs Lafayette Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Lafayette Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
827 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Long Beach, California | Lafayette Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3639 of 5,693 | #1992 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40765 of 50,301 | #26295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 536 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 26.4).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 80.9%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 27.6).
- •Lafayette Elementary is the larger school with 827 students compared with 536.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garfield Elementary better than Lafayette Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary ranks higher (48.3 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garfield Elementary and Lafayette Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 536. Lafayette Elementary: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 3639th of 5,693 and Lafayette Elementary is 1992nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).