Lafayette Elementary School

60 West High Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805

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Lafayette Elementary School serves 266 students in grades 1-2.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
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:

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 1-2

Total Students

266 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Lafayette Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Lafayette Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

20-24%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lafayette Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

Hispanic

75%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

12%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Lafayette Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lafayette Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Bound Brook School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Elementary School's ranking?

Lafayette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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?

266 students attend Lafayette Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Lafayette Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 1-2
Enrollment: 266 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education