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Lafayette Elementary School

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Lafayette Elementary School ranks 190 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

190^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Lafayette Elementary School serves 497 students in grades PK–5 in Lafayette, Colorado, as part of the Boulder Valley School District — a district rated 5 stars and ranked 5th out of 115 districts statewide. The school consistently earns 4 stars on SchoolDigger, with a statewide ranking in the 80th–84th percentile over the past five years. Students outperform state averages by wide margins in all tested subjects: 59.8% are proficient in English Language Arts versus 44.7% statewide, 55% in math versus 37.3% statewide, and 61.3% of 5th graders are proficient in science versus 36.1% statewide. Compared to its own district average, however, Lafayette sits slightly below in ELA (65.3%) and math (56.1%), while exceeding the district in science (55.5%).

Science is a standout strength. Lafayette's 5th grade science proficiency (61.3%) is the highest among all nearby schools, including Fireside Elementary School (59.7%), Coal Creek Elementary School (56.1%), Thunder Vista P-8 (55.4%), and Louisville Elementary School (53.7%). In ELA and math, Lafayette trails several neighboring schools: Louisville Elementary School posts 74.5% ELA proficiency and 62.7% math, Fireside Elementary School posts 74% ELA and 66.7% math, and Coal Creek Elementary School posts 71.3% ELA and 57.4% math. At the same time, Lafayette outperforms Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School. The school's 20.1% free/reduced lunch rate is higher than some neighbors — Fireside Elementary School (15.3%) and Meadowlark School (10.3%) — providing useful context when comparing test scores.

One area of concern is the dramatic decline in outcomes for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2023–2024, Lafayette Elementary School ranked 18th out of 365 schools statewide for low-SES students — a 95th percentile result — but by 2025–2026 that rank fell to 217th out of 319, or the 32nd percentile. Chronic absenteeism (11.7%) is considerably better than the district (17.5%) and state (28.4%), though Fireside Elementary School (6.1%) and Meadowlark School (5.2%) do better. The student–teacher ratio of 18.2 is higher than most nearby schools, which could mean larger class sizes. Overall, Lafayette Elementary School is a stable, above-average school in a high-performing district, with a notable strength in science and a solid track record — but families should be aware of the challenges facing its most vulnerable students.

497

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,424

Per pupil spending ?

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026-1667

(720) 561-8900

District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Angevine Middle School
High:	Centaurus High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (58% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg60%

Colorado avg41%

190^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 31Elementary Schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

5^th of 114Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	78.3	190 of 946	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	189 of 950	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	153 of 943	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	163 of 933	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.4	162 of 921	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	114 of 710	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	85.4	115 of 965	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	141 of 917	84.6%	★★★★☆
2017	77.6	186 of 929	80.0%	★★★★☆
2016	79.7	152 of 914	83.4%	★★★★☆
2015	83.2	131 of 938	86.0%	★★★★☆
2014	70.2	270 of 962	71.9%	★★★★☆
2013	74.3	234 of 954	75.5%	★★★★☆
2012	65.3	347 of 935	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.5	380 of 935	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.5	383 of 925	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.3	229 of 872	73.7%	★★★★☆
2008	66.6	291 of 849	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.6	402 of 852	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.0	444 of 829	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	29.8	614 of 823	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	24.2	644 of 808	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	191 of 695	72.5%	★★★★☆
2025	65.1	209 of 694	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	123 of 684	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.5	147 of 642	77.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	116 of 595	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	94 of 351	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.2	110 of 758	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	151 of 690	78.1%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	61.4	44 of 91	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.7	85 of 110	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.5	65 of 84	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	36.7	219 of 322	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.8	180 of 337	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	86.7	18 of 365	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	67.7	70 of 332	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.7	48 of 308	84.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	193 of 697	72.3%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	136 of 700	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.3	181 of 683	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.8	183 of 649	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.6	175 of 594	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	107 of 352	69.6%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	134 of 764	82.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	120 of 693	82.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	189 of 547	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.9	183 of 551	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.3	119 of 539	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	83 of 525	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	41 of 454	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	73.0	78 of 288	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.0	81 of 596	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	45 of 337	86.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)73rd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-14 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2024)52nd percentile-32 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)32nd percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Science61%+25 vs state

English Language Arts60%+15 vs state

Math55%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 North Bermont Avenue	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-8900	497	27	18.2	20.1%	359 (72.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (16.7%)	15 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.2%)	78.3	190^th of 946 public elementary schools	79.9%		78.9	189^th of 950 public elementary schools	80.1%	1	53.1	60.8	64.5				59.8	59.4	53.8	52.6				55.0	61.3		$21,424
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 E. Baseline Road	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7800	439	27	16.1	46.2%	127 (28.9%)	3 (0.7%)	300 (68.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	60	357^th of 946 public elementary schools	62.3%		58.8	372^nd of 950 public elementary schools	60.8%	15	56.3	61.9	55.2				57.6	29.3	46.6	48.2				41.3	41.1		$21,924
Alicia Sanchez International School	Public	PK, KG-5	655 Sir Galahad Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 561-7300	321	25	12.6	78.5%	73 (22.7%)	7 (2.2%)	210 (65.4%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	21.4	722^nd of 946 public elementary schools	23.7%		33.4	584^th of 950 public elementary schools	38.5%	138	706.0	32.6	732.0				23.8	715.0	723.0	16.3				16.9	24.5		$26,499
Ryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1405 Centaur Village Drive	Lafayette	80026	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-7000	436	26	16.9	34.9%	271 (62.2%)	4 (0.9%)	113 (25.9%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	56.1	392^nd of 946 public elementary schools	58.6%		63.6	330^th of 950 public elementary schools	65.3%	62	49.4	47.1	46.9				48.0	51.3	54.2	29.4				46.8	28.0		$21,682
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-8	2300 Sweet Meadow Lane	Erie	80516	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-5104	747	40	18.7	10.3%	503 (67.3%)	16 (2.1%)	76 (10.2%)	73 (9.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.3%)	80.1	174^th of 946 public elementary schools	81.6%		86.9	110^th of 950 public elementary schools	88.4%	64	55.4	68.8	69.1	62.0	76.4	75.0	67.6	48.6	48.8	61.8	63.3	64.4	64.7	58.4	51.5	65.7	$19,194
Louisville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Hutchinson Street	Louisville	80027	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-7200	449	25	18.0	23.6%	342 (76.2%)	5 (1.1%)	75 (16.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.5%)	87.8	95^th of 946 public elementary schools	90.0%		86.1	118^th of 950 public elementary schools	87.6%	23	72.7	78.3	72.1				74.5	61.8	68.6	57.4				62.7	53.7		$20,927
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	705 Austin Avenue	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 242-6225	581	38	15.2	10.8%	468 (80.6%)	5 (0.9%)	47 (8.1%)	28 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	59.5	362^nd of 946 public elementary schools	61.7%		57.8	385^th of 950 public elementary schools	59.5%	23	68.3	42.9	52.5	38.3	39.1	65.4	50.4	65.6	46.4	46.8	37.7	42.4	53.7	48.5	24.1	35.8	$13,299
Coal Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 West Tamarisk Street	Louisville	80027	Boulder County	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2	No	No	No	No	(720) 561-4500	313	18	17.4	18.5%	227 (72.5%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (10.5%)	15 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.5%)	83.6	142^nd of 946 public elementary schools	85.0%		85.6	119^th of 950 public elementary schools	87.5%	23	62.9	77.3	71.9				71.3	51.4	70.5	50.9				57.4	56.1		$21,607
Thunder Vista P-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 Preble Creek Parkway	Broomfield	80023	Broomfield County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-2900	725	44	16.4	10.1%	511 (70.5%)	5 (0.7%)	108 (14.9%)	57 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (5.7%)	85.4	129^th of 946 public elementary schools	86.4%		91.8	54^th of 950 public elementary schools	94.3%	75	71.0	68.3	77.1	60.0	78.8	51.5	68.5	76.5	53.1	71.1	41.5	63.7	47.0	59.4	55.4	46.5	$17,262
Red Hawk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Telleen Ave.	Erie	80516	Boulder County	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J	No	No	No	No	(303) 774-2700	588	32	18.1	12.6%	469 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.7%)	37 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (6.0%)	83.1	151^st of 946 public elementary schools	84.0%		74.7	229^th of 950 public elementary schools	75.9%	78	63.5	67.3	64.6				65.2	69.8	61.2	56.6				62.2	49.5		$17,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Elementary School

How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 497 students attended Lafayette Elementary School.

What district is Lafayette Elementary School in?

Boulder Valley School District No. Re2

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Elementary School?

Students at Lafayette Elementary School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?

Lafayette Elementary School ranks 190^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lafayette Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Angevine Middle School
High : Centaurus High School

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