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Lafayette Elementary: Lafayette Elementary schools score 28.1 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 2.4 points.

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 73.0/100

Lafayette Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 73.0/100 — 28.1 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Burton Valley Elementary at 79/100, 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.

Avg Scope Score
73.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.0
66.7 – 78.8
Avg Exceeded %
55.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
4.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
74.5/100
458.8%3.7%
MiddleSolid
66.7/100
142.5%6.8%

Lafayette Elementary's elementary schools average 74.5/100 — 29.7 points above the state average with a −2.4pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Lafayette Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
74.5
avg score · 4 schools
+1 more elementary schools
Middle
66.7
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Lafayette Elementary has 5 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 73.0/100 — 28.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Lafayette Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 74.5.

District-wide elementary growth averages -2.4pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 12.0 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 4.3%, 13.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 0.6%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Burton Valley Elementary leads the district at 79 with 54.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Lafayette Elementary

3 High Ceiling2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
11.0%
White
50.1%
Asian
12.4%
Black
0.5%
Other
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
5%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,129
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,261
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 14.4%
$11,473 → $13,129
Spending Efficiency
5.56
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 71%Support 29%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$62,041–$120,256
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
172
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Lafayette Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (4)

Lafayette Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.5 — 29.7 points above the state average of 44.8. 3 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -2.4pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 54.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burton Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
54.8%Strong
79/100
2Happy Valley Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
62.7%Strong
76/100
3Lafayette Elementary
Lafayette Elementary High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
75/100
4Springhill Elementary
Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum
58.7%Solid
68/100

Middle Schools (1)

Lafayette Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.7 — 24.1 points above the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -9.4pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is M. H. Stanley Middle with a Scope Score of 67 and 42.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1M. H. Stanley Middle
Lafayette Elementary Building Momentum
42.5%Solid
67/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lafayette Elementary

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Lafayette Elementary a good school district?
Lafayette Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.0/100, which is 28.1 points above the state average. 55.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Lafayette Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Lafayette Elementary is Burton Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 54.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Lafayette Elementary spend per student?
Lafayette Elementary spends $13,129 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Lafayette Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Lafayette Elementary range from $62,041–$120,256 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.