At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
827
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
81%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
27.6:1
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 Long Beach, California. The school enrolls 827 students. It is part of the Long Beach Unified 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
27.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLong Beach Unified
County6037
CityLong Beach
ZIP90806
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062250002732
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment827
White1.9%
Hispanic / Latino80.4%
Black / African American11.0%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.9%
Hispanic
80.4%
Black
11.0%
Asian
3.4%
Two+
2.2%
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.