Lafayette Elementary

www.eurekacityschools.org/lafayette.html

239 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located in Eureka, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Eureka City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and academic excellence. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various enrichment opportunities.

The school prides itself on maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Eureka community. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for all learners, Lafayette Elementary implements various programs designed to build character, resilience, and a love for lifelong learning. By blending traditional educational practices with modern resources, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their primary education years.

239

Total Students

10.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	81
Black	4
Asian	31
Two or More	25
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
85 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
81 (33.9 %)
Asian
31 (13.0 %)
Two or More
25 (10.5 %)
American Indian
12 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Eureka City Schools
Phone:	(707)441-2482
Website:	http://www.eurekacityschools.org/lafayette.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 29