At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
324
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
72%+7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lafayette Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Eureka, California. The school enrolls 324 students. It is part of the Eureka City Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.1:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEureka City Schools
County6023
CityEureka
ZIP95501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060005201481
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment324
White7.1%
Hispanic / Latino31.5%
Black / African American13.4%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native36.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
7.1%
Hispanic
31.5%
Black
13.4%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
10.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.