Lafayette Elementary School

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School is a public school located in the West Seattle neighborhood, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It typically serves a diverse student body and focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills in literacy and mathematics.

The school is known for its active parent-teacher association (PTA), which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience through various extracurricular programs, community events, and fundraising efforts. Situated in a residential area, Lafayette Elementary often functions as a local hub for families, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and engagement. Like many schools in the district, it strives to prepare students for middle school success by integrating technology, arts, and physical education into the daily academic routine.

476

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	63
Black	24
Asian	24
Two or More	83
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
277 (58.3 %)
Two or More
83 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
63 (13.3 %)
Black
24 (5.1 %)
Asian
24 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
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:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-9500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 9

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lafayette Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lafayette Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	50.2%
Male	236	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)