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Lafayette Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2445 Chestnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806 · (562) 426-7075 · Part of Long Beach Unified School District
Students
827
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Lafayette Elementary
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 27:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
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2445 Chestnut Ave., Long Beach
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten138
Grade 1123
Grade 2129
Grade 3148
Grade 4143
Grade 5146
Enrollment over time
914’20
885’21
863’22
849’23
827’24
Down 9.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 79%Black 12%Two or more races 4%Asian 3%White 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.