Lafayette Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades K-5
3,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
Lafayette Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Elementary 3,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2015 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Lafayette Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 89 students tested
Lafayette Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 205 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.5% | 56.6% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 14.1% | 25.9% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 6.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 10.2% | 5.4% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 5.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts |
Homes near Lafayette Elementary
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lafayette Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Kavod CharterSan Diego Unified · 0.5 mi away · charter1,552nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 53% - 8Sequoia ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away1,249th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 5Clairemont Canyons AcademySan Diego Unified · 0.6 mi away2,941st of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 42% - –High Tech Elementary MesaSan Diego County Office of Education · 1.1 mi away · charter
- 5Ross ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away2,848th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 33% - 8Hawthorne ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.4 mi away1,541st of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 8John Muir Language AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.5 mi away1,291st of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 53% - 10Holmes ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.7 mi away87th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 85%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lafayette Elementary in?
Lafayette Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Lafayette Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Elementary 3,991st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Elementary?
Hispanic 57%, White 26%, Two or more races 7%, Black 5% (205 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lafayette Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92117 is $1.10M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.