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Lafayette Elementary

Lafayette Elementary · Contra Costa County · 950 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA 94549-4525

(925) 927-3570 · les-lafsd-ca.schoolloop.com/

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10/10
#162
Rank 162 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #95 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #120 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #441 · 92nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the leafy, suburban hills of Lafayette in Contra Costa County, Lafayette Elementary is the kind of school that draws families to this East Bay enclave for a reason — strong academics across the board, with English and Math scores that consistently rank among the best in California. Lafayette itself has that sweet spot of small-town charm with easy access to BART and the broader Bay Area, making it a favorite for families who want top-tier public schools without the chaos of a major city. If you're considering a move to the Lamorinda area and academics are your priority, this school is a big part of why people plant roots here.

Student Demographics

250 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
122 (49%)
Asian
39 (16%)
Multiple Races
34 (14%)
Hispanic
31 (12%)
Filipino
4 (2%)
Other
20 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged33 (13%)
Students with Disabilities32 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

515
Enrollment
27.9
Teachers (FTE)
18.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
23.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #1962 · 68th percentile

100 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found