Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 77.0/100 — 33.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Burton Valley Elementary at 80/100, where 54.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,129 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 4.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 78.5/100 | 4 | 58.8% | 3.7% |
| Middle | Strong 70.8/100 | 1 | 42.5% | 6.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lafayette Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lafayette Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 78.5.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 9.5 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 4.3%, 13.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Burton Valley Elementary leads the district at 80 with 54.8% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lafayette Elementary
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lafayette Elementary spends $13,129 per student in current expenditures — $1,685 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Lafayette Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 78.5 — 34.8 points above the state average of 43.8. 4 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 54.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 54.8% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Lafayette Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 79/100 |
| 3 | Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 62.7% | Strong 79/100 |
| 4 | Springhill Elementary Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling | 58.7% | Strong 75/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Lafayette Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.8 — 30.4 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
Growth averages -9.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is M. H. Stanley Middle with a Scope Score of 71 and 42.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum | 42.5% | Strong 71/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lafayette Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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