Serving 1,001 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,001 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6's student population of 1,001 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,001 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 is 0.43, 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
#1888 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
73%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6's ranking?
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 is ranked #1888 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6?
1,001 students attend Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6?
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 offer ?
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 part of?
Toussaint L'ouverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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