Serving 321 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 38%). 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lafayette Elementary School serves the southeast part of Wayne, NJ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most zone edges located about 1.1 miles away and the furthest edge being 1.5 miles from the school.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lafayette Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lafayette Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Elementary School, James Fallon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
321 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lafayette Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Elementary School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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