Alki Elementary School vs Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alki Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Lafayette Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Alki Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Lafayette Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,154 | #202 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5647 of 50,301 | #7000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alki Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 76.5).
- •Alki Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Alki Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 16%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.9).
- •Lafayette Elementary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 269.
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 Alki Elementary School better than Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alki Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 76.5 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 Alki Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alki Elementary School: 269. Lafayette Elementary School: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alki Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School rank in Washington?
Alki Elementary School is 156th of 1,154 and Lafayette Elementary School is 202nd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).