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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Lafayette Elementary

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 4545 Anza Street, San Francisco, CA 94121-2621

(415) 750-8483

10/10
#487
Rank 487 out of 5,722
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #519 · 91st percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #486 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #510 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary sits in the heart of the Inner Richmond, one of San Francisco's most livable and underrated neighborhoods — think foggy mornings, dim sum on Clement Street, and easy access to Golden Gate Park. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board, with reading, math, and science all performing well into the top tier statewide, making it a natural fit for families who prioritize rigorous public education without leaving the city. It tends to attract parents who are deeply invested in their kids' schooling and love the idea of raising children in a walkable, culturally rich urban neighborhood.

Student Demographics

227 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
85 (37%)
White
58 (26%)
Multiple Races
36 (16%)
Hispanic
31 (14%)
Filipino
5 (2%)
Other
12 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged67 (30%)
Students with Disabilities53 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

471
Enrollment
20.6
Teachers (FTE)
22.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.4
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 Programs10/10 · #238 · 96th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found