Serving 250 students in grades 1-2, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
76%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
11%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Elementary Academy, Lamonte-annex Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
250 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Bound Brook School District.
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