Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lafayette Estates Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Estates Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
43%
32%
Black
10%
15%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Estates Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School is ranked #1317 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lafayette Estates Elementary School often compared to?
Lafayette Estates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ford Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
404 students attend Lafayette Estates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lafayette Estates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Estates Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lafayette Estates Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.
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