Lafayette Avenue School

Public 4-5

221 Lafayette Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928-1830

(973) 457-2507

District: School District of the Chathams

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,728

Students who attend Lafayette Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:	Chatham Middle School
High:	Chatham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 494

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Asian:

19.8%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.2%

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Student Body

Compare Details Lafayette Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District of the Chathams. Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Asian (19.8%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the School District of the Chathams. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Avenue School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the School District of the Chathams! (See more...)

Compare Lafayette Avenue School employs 51.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Avenue School is $8,728, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the School District of the Chathams!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lafayette Avenue School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School District of the Chathams:

SchoolDigger ranks School District of the Chathams 48^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	145	0	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	157
1990	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
1991	7	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	8
1992	9	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	10
1993	15	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	17
1994	15	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	15
1995	225	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
1996	225	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	233
1998	403	2	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	419
1999	430	3	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	454
2000	457	4	17	6	0	n/a	n/a	484
2001	462	4	16	3	0	n/a	n/a	485
2002	444	6	24	8	3	n/a	n/a	485
2003	444	6	24	8	3	n/a	n/a	485
2004	486	2	27	12	1	n/a	n/a	528
2005	494	3	33	10	1	n/a	n/a	541
2006	479	2	33	9	0	n/a	n/a	523
2007	499	3	40	19	0	n/a	n/a	561
2008	527	7	48	15	0	n/a	n/a	597
2009	563	9	47	17	0	0	0	636
2010	550	6	62	17	0	0	1	636
2011	526	5	64	15	0	0	2	612
2012	552	5	57	21	0	0	6	641
2013	598	3	57	28	0	0	9	695
2014	600	1	57	34	0	0	16	708
2015	561	3	60	33	0	0	23	680
2016	529	5	71	28	0	0	19	652
2017	545	2	83	38	0	0	23	691
2018	552	3	76	37	0	0	28	696
2019	516	3	80	38	0	0	42	679
2020	480	4	80	45	0	0	50	659
2021	446	3	71	37	0	0	35	592
2022	405	6	89	39	2	0	34	575
2023	358	4	97	41	2	0	43	545
2024	315	6	98	35	0	0	40	494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lafayette Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
1990	156	13.0	12.0	n/a
1991	8	0.0	0.0	0
1992	10	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	17	1.0	17.0	0
1994	15	1.0	15.0	n/a
1995	233	13.0	17.9	0.4
1996	233	13.0	17.9	0.4
1998	419	24.0	17.5	0.5
1999	454	28.0	16.2	0.4
2000	484	30.0	16.1	0.4
2001	485	30.2	16.1	0.2
2002	485	35.2	13.8	0.4
2003	485	35.2	13.8	0.4
2004	528	38.2	13.8	0.4
2005	541	38.9	13.9	n/a
2006	523	38.5	13.6	1
2007	561	39.0	14.4	n/a
2008	597	32.0	18.7	0.8
2009	636	45.0	12.5	1.3
2010	636	42.0	15.1	1.7
2011	612	33.9	18.0	1.3
2012	641	41.4	15.4	1.7
2013	695	49.7	13.9	1.7
2014	708	50.7	13.9	1.6
2015	680	50.0	13.6	2.4
2016	652	52.0	12.5	1.4
2017	691	53.3	12.9	1
2018	696	50.7	13.7	1.1
2019	679	57.2	11.8	1.5
2020	659	54.5	12.0	1.8
2021	592	58.5	10.1	1.9
2022	575	54.4	10.5	1.9
2023	545	52.2	10.4	2.8
2024	494	51.2	9.6	2.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lafayette Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	157	10.0	15.7	n/a
1990	156	13.0	12.0	n/a
1991	8	0.0	0.0	0
1992	10	0.0	0.0	n/a
1993	17	1.0	17.0	0
1994	15	1.0	15.0	n/a
1995	233	13.0	17.9	0.4
1996	233	13.0	17.9	0.4
1998	419	24.0	17.5	0.5
1999	454	28.0	16.2	0.4
2000	484	30.0	16.1	0.4
2001	485	30.2	16.1	0.2
2002	485	35.2	13.8	0.4
2003	485	35.2	13.8	0.4
2004	528	38.2	13.8	0.4
2005	541	38.9	13.9	n/a
2006	523	38.5	13.6	1
2007	561	39.0	14.4	n/a
2008	597	32.0	18.7	0.8
2009	636	45.0	12.5	1.3
2010	636	42.0	15.1	1.7
2011	612	33.9	18.0	1.3
2012	641	41.4	15.4	1.7
2013	695	49.7	13.9	1.7
2014	708	50.7	13.9	1.6
2015	680	50.0	13.6	2.4
2016	652	52.0	12.5	1.4
2017	691	53.3	12.9	1
2018	696	50.7	13.7	1.1
2019	679	57.2	11.8	1.5
2020	659	54.5	12.0	1.8
2021	592	58.5	10.1	1.9
2022	575	54.4	10.5	1.9
2023	545	52.2	10.4	2.8
2024	494	51.2	9.6	2.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Avenue School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$59 (0.7%)	$8,669 (99.3%)	$8,728

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Avenue School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Avenue School)	79.4	80.7	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District of the Chathams)	79.4	80.7	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Avenue School)	82.7	84.7	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (School District of the Chathams)	82.7	84.7	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Avenue School)	85.3	81.8	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District of the Chathams)	85.3	81.8	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Avenue School)	79.5	77.2	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (School District of the Chathams)	79.5	77.2	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	545	19.7%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	80	97	21.3%
Hispanic	38	41	7.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	516	358	30.6%
Two or More Races	42	43	2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.5%	2.8%	1.3%

Schools Near Lafayette Avenue School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)				NJSLA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lafayette Avenue School	Public	4-5	221 Lafayette Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2507	494	51	9.6	2.2%	315 (63.8%)	6 (1.2%)	35 (7.1%)	98 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.1%)								(n/a)	61.2		76.4	81.0			78.2	81.0		$8,728	$59	$8,669
Washington Avenue School	Public	K-3	102 Washington Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2510	292	26	11.1	2.1%	211 (72.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	40 (13.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	96.4	16^th of 1338 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.2	13^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.0%	3		82.5				87.8				$8,994		$8,994
Southern Boulevard School	Public	K-3	192 Southern Boulevard	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2509	380	36	10.5	1.8%	256 (67.4%)	9 (2.4%)	23 (6.1%)	54 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (9.2%)	91.7	83^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	93.8%		90.8	108^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.0%	25		69.2				84.6				$8,780		$8,780
Kings Road School	Public	K-5	215 Kings Road	Madison	07940	Morris County	Madison Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 593-3178	292	26	11.3	5.5%	209 (71.6%)	9 (3.1%)	35 (12.0%)	30 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	85.2	205^th of 1338 public elementary schools	84.7%		86.9	171^st of 1342 public elementary schools	87.3%	34	62.9	51.0	76.9	83.4		60.8	71.8	83.4		$12,736	$81	$12,655
Milton Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-3	16 Milton Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2508	299	26	11.6	1.0%	212 (70.9%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.7%)	44 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	99	1^st of 1338 public elementary schools	99.9%		96.5	11^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.2%	10		94.7				98.2				$12,491		$12,491
Washington Elementary School	Public	1-5	507 Morris Ave	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 273-0817	303	27	11.2	11.2%	181 (59.7%)	12 (4.0%)	48 (15.8%)	39 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.3%)	93.7	53^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.6	54^th of 1342 public elementary schools	96.0%	1	57.4	86.8	83.3	86.8		90.4	74.0	74.1		$6,324	$109	$6,215
Primary Center at Wilson	Public	PK-K	14 Beekman Terrace	Summit	07091	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 918-2134	204	14	14.3	8.3%	128 (62.7%)	3 (1.5%)	34 (16.7%)	23 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)								(n/a)										$6,663	$45	$6,618
Salt Brook School	Public	K-6	40 Maple St	New Providence	07974	Union County	New Providence School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 464-7100	592	52	11.3	0.7%	328 (55.4%)	5 (0.8%)	70 (11.8%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	33 (5.6%)	96	21^st of 1338 public elementary schools	98.4%		95	34^th of 1342 public elementary schools	97.5%	13	67.6	82.9	86.0	89.2	92.7	88.1	83.7	73.5	86.7	$8,390	$122	$8,268
Franklin Elementary School	Public	1-5	136 Blackburn Road	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 277-2613	350	29	12.2	2.9%	245 (70.0%)	10 (2.9%)	28 (8.0%)	53 (15.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	96.5	12^th of 1338 public elementary schools	99.1%		91.4	101^st of 1342 public elementary schools	92.5%	89	57.4	84.3	90.7	86.5		92.1	93.8	86.8		$6,028	$01	$6,027
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School	Public	1-5	52 Woodland Ave	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 273-1333	360	31	11.6	5.0%	232 (64.4%)	17 (4.7%)	42 (11.7%)	50 (13.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	93.4	56^th of 1338 public elementary schools	95.8%		96.2	15^th of 1342 public elementary schools	98.9%	41	52.1	76.4	92.8	83.8		82.1	85.7	71.5		$6,083	$03	$6,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Avenue School

What district is Lafayette Avenue School in?

School District of the Chathams

What is the racial makeup of Lafayette Avenue School?

Students at Lafayette Avenue School are 64% White, 20% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Lafayette Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Lafayette Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chatham Middle School
High : Chatham High School

How many students attend Lafayette Avenue School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 494 students attended Lafayette Avenue School.

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