James Fallon Elementary School vs. Lafayette Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Fallon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
373 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#622 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
40
Grade 1 Students
71
45
Grade 2 Students
47
43
Grade 3 Students
58
67
Grade 4 Students
63
59
Grade 5 Students
72
56
Ungraded Students
2
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
72%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
