C+
Average
69/100

Lafayette Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 2445 Chestnut Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 45th percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
849
Students
enrolled
27.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%45/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 69th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.14 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +14 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (+10 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency60% (+23 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%45%reading +5 pts, math +22 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic62%62%reading +22 pts, math +28 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income58%61%reading +19 pts, math +28 pts90th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2445 Chestnut Ave.
City Long Beach
ZIP Code 90806
District 0622500
NCES School ID 062250002732
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90806

Understanding the community around Lafayette Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,632
Per Capita Income $30,604
Poverty Rate 13.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
High School or Higher 70.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $632,300
Median Rent $1,489
Owner-Occupied 34.2%
Renter-Occupied 65.8%
View full data for ZIP 90806 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lafayette Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.2%
Black 11.7%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Races 2.8%
White 1.7%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 849
Teachers (FTE) 30.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 27.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lafayette Elementary?
Lafayette Elementary has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary?
Lafayette Elementary has 849 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 27.8:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary serve?
Lafayette Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lafayette Elementary receive per student?
Lafayette Elementary receives $19,558 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lafayette Elementary in 90806 ▼
Avg Home Value
$788,970
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,865
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
65.8%

Other Schools in 90806

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026