Lafayette Elementary

www.lafayette.sandiegounified.org/

208 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages active student participation and inclusive learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Lafayette Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement through various enrichment opportunities and school-wide initiatives. The campus benefits from a collaborative relationship with its families and the local community, which supports programs that enhance the overall educational experience. By balancing a focus on foundational skills—such as literacy and mathematics—with a commitment to building a positive school culture, Lafayette Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

208

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	123
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
123 (59.1%)
White
49 (23.6%)
Two or More
20 (9.6%)
Asian
8 (3.8%)
Black
7 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)987-5000
Website:	http://www.lafayette.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	99	47.6%
Male	109	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

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6991 Balboa Ave.
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