Lafayette Elementary

502 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, aiming to develop both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is particularly recognized for its active parent community and its focus on creating a neighborhood-school feel within the larger city landscape. With its location on Anza Street, Lafayette Elementary utilizes its proximity to city resources and local parks to enhance the student experience. The school’s mission generally focuses on high academic standards, inclusivity, and preparing students to be lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute to their local and global communities.

502

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	65
Black	12
Asian	194
Two or More	102
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
194 (38.6 %)
White
128 (25.5 %)
Two or More
102 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.9 %)
Black
12 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)750-8483
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	47.6%
Male	263	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)