- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lafayette Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 062031002448 · Lafayette, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 24.5:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: M. H. Stanley Middle (1,117 students)
Lafayette Elementary held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- M. H. Stanley
M. H. Stanley Middle
1,117 students
- Burton Valley
Burton Valley Elementary
653 students
- This school
Lafayette Elementary
515 students
- Springhill Ele
Springhill Elementary
479 students
- Happy Valley E
Happy Valley Elementary
463 students
What this shows Lafayette Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Elementary compares
Lafayette Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Lafayette Elementary reports $16,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.