Lafayette Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1 · Grades PK-5
175th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 85%· Stable
Lafayette Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Elementary School 175th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 85% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 85th in 2025.
Lafayette Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 253 students tested
Lafayette Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 504 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 59.3% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.4% | 17.7% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 11.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 5.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.8% | 4.4% | ▼ 4.4 pts |
Homes near Lafayette Elementary School
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 98116 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lafayette Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Alki Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1 mi away110th of 1,174
ELA 78% · Math 69% - 10Genesee Hill ElementarySeattle School District No. 1 · 1 mi away105th of 1,174
ELA 74% · Math 73% - 8Pathfinder K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.8 mi away272nd of 1,174
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 9Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.9 mi away146th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 5Louisa Boren STEM K-8Seattle School District No. 1 · 2.4 mi away611th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 5West Seattle Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away696th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 37% - 9Gatewood Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 2.7 mi away207th of 1,174
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 4Sanislo Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 3 mi away802nd of 1,174
ELA 43% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School in?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lafayette Elementary School 175th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Elementary School?
White 59%, Two or more races 18%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 6% (504 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lafayette Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98116 is $1.01M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.