Lafayette Elementary
Contra Costa County school performance
Lafayette Elementary is an excellent district.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among California school districts.
80.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
79.2% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 80.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 79.2% |
| District Reading Rank | 37 / 977 (96th percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 27 / 977 (97th percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Spend per Student | $18,510 |
| Schools in District | 5 |
| Student Enrollment | 3,230 |
| Low-Income Students | 155 (4.8%) |
| English Learners | 102 (3.2%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 0.1 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period.
•Math +0.9 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Katy Foreman President | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Jon Deane Clerk | N/A | 2028 |
Alida Smit Board Member | N/A | 2028 |
Dave Smith Board Member | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Rob Sturm Board Member | 2022 | 2026This year! |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 17.7 points in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 80.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 17.3 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
38.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Lafayette Elementary ranks No. 37 of 977 in reading and No. 27 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How much do results vary between Lafayette Elementary’s schools?
Among the 4 schools serving K–5, proficiency ranges from 81.5% to 85.3% in reading and 81.0% to 84.4% in math.
See the district’s schoolsAre results improving across Lafayette Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 1 of 5 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 3 of 5.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Lafayette Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 64.5%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 63.9%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Lafayette Elementary?
Elementary districts in Contra Costa County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette ElementaryThis district | 79.2% | 80.2% |
| Walnut Creek Elementary | 71.0% | 73.0% |
| Orinda Union | 83.3% | 87.3% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
