Lafayette Elementary

863 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located in the Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment. The campus is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, utilizing a variety of educational programs to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Lafayette Elementary places a strong emphasis on character building and social-emotional learning, striving to create a safe and inclusive space for all children. The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, staff, and families, all working toward the common goal of student success. Through its structured curriculum and community-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

863

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	694
Black	95
Asian	29
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
694 (80.5 %)
Black
95 (11.0 %)
Asian
29 (3.4 %)
Two or More
19 (2.2 %)
White
16 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)426-7075
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	604
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 156

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	156
Grade 1	153
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	148
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	121

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	435	50.4%
Male	427	49.5%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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