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4545 Anza Street, San Francisco, CA 94121-2621
Summary
Lafayette Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
74.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
75.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 470/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 401/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 471 |
| Low-Income Students | 143 (30.4%) |
| English Learners | 59 (12.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.8 points from last year and fell 3.9 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and fell 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math -5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 69.2% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.5% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
28.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 76.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Lafayette Elementary compare within the district?
Lafayette Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Lafayette Elementary rank in California?
Lafayette Elementary ranks No. 470 of 4,657 in reading and No. 401 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Lafayette Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 70.1% meet the reading standard and 75.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Lafayette Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Lafayette Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Lafayette Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Lafayette Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette ElementaryThis school | 75.0% | 74.7% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
