Enrollment
515
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lafayette, CA
Lafayette Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062031002448
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lafayette, CA.
School address
District: Lafayette Elementary · California
NCES ID 062031002448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lafayette, California, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.3% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the California average.
With 515 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 808 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #644, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Two or More (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lafayette's elementary schools, it stands alongside Burton Valley Elementary (653 students): Lafayette Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.5:1 vs 23.3:1).
Lafayette Elementary also operates M. H. Stanley Middle (1,117 students) and Burton Valley Elementary (653 students) alongside Lafayette Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lafayette Elementary compares
Lafayette Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 85% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Two or More 27.2%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lafayette Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lafayette Elementary, which includes Lafayette Elementary.
$15,087
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 22.2%
Federal 1.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lafayette Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. H. Stanley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springhill Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lafayette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Elementary
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary?
Lafayette Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lafayette, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Elementary?
8.3% of students at Lafayette Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Elementary is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Elementary?
Lafayette Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lafayette, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Lafayette Elementary a good school?
Lafayette Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lafayette Elementary?
Besides Lafayette Elementary, Lafayette Elementary also operates M. H. Stanley Middle (1,117 students), Burton Valley Elementary (653 students), and Springhill Elementary (479 students). See the Lafayette Elementary district page for the complete list.
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