Lafayette Elementary School vs. Somerset Elementary Academy
Should you attend Lafayette Elementary School or Somerset Elementary Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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
Somerset Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 245 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Somerset Elementary Academy serves 41 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Special
Grades Offered
1-2
K-8
Total Students
245 students
41 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
80% | 20%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
117
3
Grade 2 Students
128
5
Grade 3 Students
-
4
Grade 4 Students
-
2
Grade 5 Students
-
7
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
78%
51%
% Black
9%
34%
% White
10%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%
