Lafayette Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 2645 California Av SW
       Seattle, WA  98116-2404


(206) 252-9500

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,137 Help


Students who attend Lafayette Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Madison Middle School
High:    West Seattle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.2%
Two or more races:
17.4%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Compare Details Lafayette Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 33rd among 72 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lafayette Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), two or more races (17.4%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary School is 16.4. 61 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Elementary School is $20,137. 56 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Elementary School 225th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lafayette Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.50 122nd 1026 88.1%
2005 92.48 33rd 1031 96.8%
2006 86.94 82nd 1051 92.2%
2007 93.41 35th 1069 96.7%
2008 92.06 40th 1067 96.3%
2009 93.35 30th 1072 97.2%
2010 89.53 68th 1088 93.8%
2011 87.51 92nd 1092 91.6%
2012 89.23 64th 1097 94.2%
2013 83.07 136th 1106 87.7%
2015 87.94 106th 1067 90.1%
2016 79.82 192nd 1053 81.8%
2017 79.17 205th 1056 80.6%
2018 74.72 260th 1054 75.3%
2019 79.02 218th 1130 80.7%
2021 82.60 180th 1107 83.7%
2022 83.10 186th 1169 84.1%
2023 79.43 225th 1169 80.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.32 29th 128 77.3%
2022 82.62 32nd 252 87.3%
2023 78.10 31st 194 84.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.92 128th 566 77.4%
2021 48.36 81st 158 48.7%
2022 53.80 166th 478 65.3%
2023 48.10 148th 308 51.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.99 440th 979 55.1%
2021 52.00 351st 854 58.9%
2022 44.14 554th 1019 45.6%
2023 65.35 290th 1013 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.69 140th 1004 86.1%
2019 83.24 148th 1068 86.1%
2021 69.44 267th 1008 73.5%
2022 74.51 258th 1100 76.5%
2023 79.15 206th 1094 81.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 335th 999 66.5%
2019 73.45 270th 1075 74.9%
2021 88.12 121st 1025 88.2%
2022 86.52 135th 1113 87.9%
2023 77.19 225th 1099 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.72 155th 633 75.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lafayette Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.00 192nd 833 77.0%
2019 82.73 141st 1027 86.3%
2021 76.17 197th 943 79.1%
2022 79.92 185th 1031 82.1%
2023 73.65 261st 1011 74.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, August 27, 2012

Open Quote My two children love Lafayette. We had considered going to the APP school, but when we compared pros/cons we just couldn't justify leaving a school with so many resources and opportunities for our children. Although we have undergone some changes in leadership recently, the strength's of the school remain. Strong parent involvement, dedicated teachers and resources to hep our children succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lafayette Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 66 107 19 9 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 196 64 102 19 11 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 232 37 111 21 13 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 212 42 134 23 15 n/a n/a 0 426
1992 202 43 126 29 17 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 204 45 134 35 13 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 224 50 121 32 13 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 226 73 118 45 19 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 226 73 118 45 19 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 248 73 109 54 20 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 224 57 98 47 20 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 255 54 95 37 17 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 255 51 91 32 6 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 283 48 67 31 7 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 273 50 58 30 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 273 50 58 30 3 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 282 43 51 35 8 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 304 34 60 29 10 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 312 29 73 28 11 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 310 32 76 22 14 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 316 27 71 22 9 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 319 21 73 31 6 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 387 28 80 22 5 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 379 29 65 35 3 2 11 0 524
2012 382 34 52 36 3 1 39 0 547
2013 372 37 45 45 2 1 46 0 548
2014 355 46 45 50 0 1 65 0 562
2015 328 43 36 42 2 2 52 0 505
2016 321 40 39 34 1 2 51 0 488
2017 296 27 35 32 2 0 58 0 450
2018 272 24 28 30 3 0 48 0 405
2019 285 16 22 29 3 1 64 0 420
2020 281 21 16 34 2 3 77 1 435
2021 247 29 24 37 2 1 87 2 429
2022 274 24 23 49 1 3 82 1 457
2023 277 24 24 63 1 3 83 1 476

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 22.0 16.7 0
1989 392 22.0 17.8 n/a
1990 414 21.5 19.2 0
1991 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1992 417 20.5 20.3 n/a
1993 431 20.5 21.0 n/a
1994 440 22.5 19.6 n/a
1995 481 24.8 19.4 n/a
1996 481 24.8 19.4 n/a
1997 504 25.6 19.7 n/a
1998 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1999 458 21.5 21.3 n/a
2000 435 21.5 20.2 n/a
2001 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
2002 414 21.9 18.9 13.8
2003 414 21.9 18.9 13.8
2004 419 21.0 20.0 12.9
2005 437 21.0 20.8 12.8
2006 453 22.5 20.1 10.4
2007 454 22.4 20.3 13.9
2008 445 23.3 19.1 10.8
2009 450 23.3 19.3 9.8
2010 522 25.3 20.6 12.8
2011 524 25.8 20.3 15.1
2012 547 27.6 19.8 17.9
2013 548 29.0 18.8 19.3
2014 562 n/a n/a 25.1
2015 505 32.0 15.7 23.2
2016 488 24.0 20.3 20.5
2017 450 25.1 17.9 22.2
2018 405 22.5 17.9 14.8
2019 420 25.1 16.6 13.1
2020 435 25.9 16.7 13.3
2021 429 27.6 15.5 13.3
2022 457 27.6 16.5 14.4
2023 476 29.0 16.4 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 22.0 16.7 0
1989 392 22.0 17.8 n/a
1990 414 21.5 19.2 0
1991 426 21.0 20.2 n/a
1992 417 20.5 20.3 n/a
1993 431 20.5 21.0 n/a
1994 440 22.5 19.6 n/a
1995 481 24.8 19.4 n/a
1996 481 24.8 19.4 n/a
1997 504 25.6 19.7 n/a
1998 446 24.5 18.2 n/a
1999 458 21.5 21.3 n/a
2000 435 21.5 20.2 n/a
2001 436 22.0 19.8 n/a
2002 414 21.9 18.9 13.8
2003 414 21.9 18.9 13.8
2004 419 21.0 20.0 12.9
2005 437 21.0 20.8 12.8
2006 453 22.5 20.1 10.4
2007 454 22.4 20.3 13.9
2008 445 23.3 19.1 10.8
2009 450 23.3 19.3 9.8
2010 522 25.3 20.6 12.8
2011 524 25.8 20.3 15.1
2012 547 27.6 19.8 17.9
2013 548 29.0 18.8 19.3
2014 562 n/a n/a 25.1
2015 505 32.0 15.7 23.2
2016 488 24.0 20.3 20.5
2017 450 25.1 17.9 22.2
2018 405 22.5 17.9 14.8
2019 420 25.1 16.6 13.1
2020 435 25.9 16.7 13.3
2021 429 27.6 15.5 13.3
2022 457 27.6 16.5 14.4
2023 476 29.0 16.4 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Lafayette Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.0%1.3%0.0%0.0%96.2%94.9%92.3%93.6%96.2%94.9%
201786.8%0.0%1.2%1.2%7.2%89.2%92.8%88.0%89.2%91.6%92.8%
201881.3%1.3%0.0%1.3%2.7%85.3%88.0%88.0%85.3%86.7%88.0%
201986.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.7%91.7%90.5%91.7%94.1%91.7%
202093.6%0.0%0.0%1.3%5.1%96.2%98.7%93.6%97.4%98.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%
202194.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%96.2%96.2%94.9%94.9%96.2%98.7%98.7%98.7%96.2%
202296.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.7%100.0%96.2%98.7%96.2%96.2%96.2%98.7%
202389.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.3%96.6%96.6%94.3%96.6%94.3%94.3%94.3%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Lafayette Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201986.7%0.2%0.5%0.5%99.3%99.3%99.5%98.8%99.3%99.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.1%) $16,048 (98.9%) $16,228
2020 n/a $10,736 (100.0%) $10,736
2021 $1,117 (6.4%) $16,439 (93.6%) $17,556
2022 $1,327 (6.6%) $18,810 (93.4%) $20,137

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 225th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)72.658.8
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)58.864.2
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)70.961.5
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)76.867.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)77.363.1
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lafayette Elementary School)66.766.7
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lafayette Elementary School)70.774.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lafayette Elementary School)7461
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lafayette Elementary School)67.666
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lafayette Elementary School)70.774.2
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420476
 13.3%
African American1624
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2224
 9.1%
Hispanic2963
 117.2%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White285277
 2.8%
Two or More Races6483
 29.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%16.2%
 3.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Lafayette Elementary School.

Lafayette Elementary School ranks 225th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Madison Middle School
High : West Seattle High School

Students at Lafayette Elementary School are 58% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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