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Lafayette Elementary

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 2445 Chestnut Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806-2997

(562) 426-7075

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5/10
#3205
Rank 3205 out of 5,722
Top 56%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3376 · 41st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2457 · 57th percentile
Science3/10 · #4475 · 20th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary sits in the heart of Long Beach, a city with a genuinely diverse, working-class character that tends to attract families who value community over cachet. The school shows real strength in math, landing in the 57th percentile statewide, which gives it a solid foundation for families prioritizing numeracy in the early grades. Long Beach Unified is one of the larger districts in California, and Lafayette reflects the neighborhood's mix of cultures and backgrounds — a good fit for families looking for an authentic, community-rooted school experience rather than a manicured suburban setting.

Student Demographics

414 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
333 (80%)
African American
51 (12%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Filipino
7 (2%)
Other
12 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners127 (31%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged344 (83%)
Students with Disabilities38 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

827
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
26.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25.7
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 Programs8/10 · #1246 · 79th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found