Lafayette Township School

Summary:

Lafayette Township School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Lafayette, New Jersey, with a student population of 205. The school is part of the Lafayette Township School District, which is ranked 318 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lafayette Township School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, going from 379 out of 1367 elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 780 out of 1342 in 2022-2023, its performance on NJSLA assessments is below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.8% to 66.7% in ELA and 25% to 48.1% in Math across different grade levels. The school has also experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 5.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with male students performing well but female and White students struggling in comparison to their peers.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mohawk Avenue School, Marian E. McKeown Elementary School, and Ogdensburg Borough School, Lafayette Township School generally performs below average, with lower proficiency rates on NJSLA assessments and worse statewide rankings. These findings suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the declining performance, disparities in student group outcomes, and increasing chronic absenteeism in order to improve the educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 178 Beaver Run Road
       Lafayette, NJ  07848


(973) 875-3344

District: Lafayette Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
780th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,815 Help


Students who attend Lafayette Township School usually attend:

High:    High Point Regional High School District

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  205

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lafayette Township School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lafayette Township School ranks better than 69% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lafayette Township School is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lafayette Township School is $16,815.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lafayette Township School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Township School 780th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Lafayette Township School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Township School 232nd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Lafayette Township School in the ranking list.)

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Lafayette Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Township School District 318th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lafayette Township School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.42 261st 1204 78.3%
2004 83.10 108th 1298 91.7%
2005 72.85 391st 1303 70.0%
2006 84.87 25th 1314 98.1%
2007 71.90 408th 1329 69.3%
2008 72.84 395th 1338 70.5%
2009 80.92 178th 1346 86.8%
2010 66.17 543rd 1354 59.9%
2011 63.97 613th 1360 54.9%
2012 74.41 387th 1363 71.6%
2013 74.59 379th 1367 72.3%
2014 63.94 595th 1363 56.3%
2015 68.02 456th 1357 66.4%
2016 59.21 585th 1346 56.5%
2017 44.96 799th 1352 40.9%
2018 53.51 662nd 1353 51.1%
2019 64.44 523rd 1360 61.5%
2021 54.42 540th 1317 59.0%
2022 48.43 689th 1345 48.8%
2023 41.87 780th 1342 41.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.07 765th 1333 42.6%
2019 76.44 312th 1331 76.6%
2022 29.98 912th 1326 31.2%
2023 25.36 972nd 1318 26.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 694th 1334 48.0%
2019 95.18 10th 1335 99.3%
2022 57.59 555th 1324 58.1%
2023 59.84 528th 1315 59.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.05 670th 1022 34.4%
2019 5.00 967th 1023 5.5%
2021 43.69 522nd 964 45.9%
2022 29.06 736th 976 24.6%
2023 23.53 780th 975 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lafayette Township School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.26 198th 574 65.5%
2004 65.88 261st 588 55.6%
2005 77.60 146th 599 75.6%
2006 84.69 61st 615 90.1%
2007 75.23 168th 631 73.4%
2008 70.88 211th 640 67.0%
2009 75.63 169th 664 74.5%
2010 70.10 234th 677 65.4%
2011 70.74 226th 684 67.0%
2012 76.82 177th 677 73.9%
2013 75.40 187th 704 73.4%
2014 73.99 205th 717 71.4%
2015 63.39 228th 713 68.0%
2016 60.70 261st 713 63.4%
2017 59.89 283rd 712 60.3%
2018 68.14 213th 716 70.3%
2019 62.34 275th 745 63.1%
2021 67.47 184th 652 71.8%
2022 39.64 434th 745 41.7%
2023 64.10 232nd 748 69.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.58 245th 680 64.0%
2019 67.10 226th 703 67.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.74 57th 675 91.6%
2019 97.25 8th 697 98.9%
2021 86.76 66th 635 89.6%
2022 20.95 578th 730 20.8%
2023 76.17 148th 718 79.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lafayette Township School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.41 149th 497 70.0%
2019 58.11 200th 504 60.3%
2021 55.72 162nd 435 62.8%
2022 28.13 391st 512 23.6%
2023 28.61 379th 509 25.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lafayette Township School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1989 209 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 217 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1991 226 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 232 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1993 235 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 239 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 244 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1996 244 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 271 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 285 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 321 3 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 317 8 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 352 4 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 352 4 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 339 5 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 327 5 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2006 310 4 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 291 5 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 285 6 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 267 7 3 13 0 0 0 0 290
2010 260 4 2 13 0 0 0 0 279
2011 237 3 3 10 0 0 3 0 256
2012 234 3 0 14 0 0 1 0 252
2013 228 3 0 17 0 0 5 0 253
2014 219 3 0 25 0 0 4 0 251
2015 225 4 0 20 0 0 4 0 253
2016 218 2 0 18 0 0 4 0 242
2017 202 1 0 25 0 0 4 0 232
2018 194 2 0 25 0 0 4 0 225
2019 174 0 0 24 0 0 5 0 203
2020 165 0 0 27 0 0 4 0 196
2021 163 1 0 27 0 0 3 0 194
2022 160 3 0 33 0 2 4 0 202
2023 155 2 0 41 0 1 6 0 205

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 Township School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1989 215 20.0 10.7 n/a
1990 224 20.0 11.2 2.2
1991 228 20.0 11.4 4.8
1992 237 20.0 11.8 5.1
1993 244 20.7 11.8 4.1
1994 249 22.7 11.0 6
1995 252 21.6 11.7 2.8
1996 252 21.6 11.7 2.8
1998 278 22.7 12.2 3.2
1999 294 24.2 12.1 1.7
2000 332 23.6 14.1 3.9
2001 349 25.4 13.7 3.7
2002 377 31.4 12.0 3.4
2003 377 31.4 12.0 3.4
2004 365 29.5 12.4 5.5
2005 347 30.2 11.5 n/a
2006 330 29.2 11.3 4.2
2007 313 25.0 12.5 5.1
2008 310 22.0 14.1 5.8
2009 290 25.9 8.5 3.8
2010 279 19.0 14.6 4.7
2011 256 22.9 11.1 5.9
2012 252 25.3 9.9 7.9
2013 253 25.5 9.9 8.3
2014 251 25.9 9.6 10.8
2015 253 26.0 9.7 16.6
2016 242 26.0 9.3 14.9
2017 232 25.9 8.9 13.8
2018 225 25.0 9.0 11.6
2019 203 22.7 8.9 11.3
2020 196 22.1 8.8 10.7
2021 194 23.2 8.3 11.9
2022 202 24.4 8.2 8.4
2023 205 23.8 8.5 9.8

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 Township School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1989 215 20.0 10.7 n/a
1990 224 20.0 11.2 2.2
1991 228 20.0 11.4 4.8
1992 237 20.0 11.8 5.1
1993 244 20.7 11.8 4.1
1994 249 22.7 11.0 6
1995 252 21.6 11.7 2.8
1996 252 21.6 11.7 2.8
1998 278 22.7 12.2 3.2
1999 294 24.2 12.1 1.7
2000 332 23.6 14.1 3.9
2001 349 25.4 13.7 3.7
2002 377 31.4 12.0 3.4
2003 377 31.4 12.0 3.4
2004 365 29.5 12.4 5.5
2005 347 30.2 11.5 n/a
2006 330 29.2 11.3 4.2
2007 313 25.0 12.5 5.1
2008 310 22.0 14.1 5.8
2009 290 25.9 8.5 3.8
2010 279 19.0 14.6 4.7
2011 256 22.9 11.1 5.9
2012 252 25.3 9.9 7.9
2013 253 25.5 9.9 8.3
2014 251 25.9 9.6 10.8
2015 253 26.0 9.7 16.6
2016 242 26.0 9.3 14.9
2017 232 25.9 8.9 13.8
2018 225 25.0 9.0 11.6
2019 203 22.7 8.9 11.3
2020 196 22.1 8.8 10.7
2021 194 23.2 8.3 11.9
2022 202 24.4 8.2 8.4
2023 205 23.8 8.5 9.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lafayette Township School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (3.6%) $16,202 (96.4%) $16,815

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lafayette Township School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 780th of 1342 Elementary schools
 19.7%
Ranks 275th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 748 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)56.511.8
 44.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)56.511.8
 44.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)82.635.3
 47.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)82.635.3
 47.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)73.441.7
 31.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)73.441.7
 31.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)53.325
 28.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)53.325
 28.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)82.640.7
 41.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)82.640.7
 41.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)78.348.1
 30.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)78.348.1
 30.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)38.148
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)38.148
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)23.840
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)23.840
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)95.760.8
 34.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)95.760.8
 34.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)56.547.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)56.547.8
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School)95.866.7
 29.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lafayette Township School District)95.866.7
 29.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School)33.30
 33.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lafayette Township School District)33.30
 33.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.315.4
 13.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (Lafayette Township School)7550
 25%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Lafayette Township School District)7550
 25%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.164.1
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette Township School)7550
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lafayette Township School District)7550
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203205
 1%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2441
 70.8%
Pacific Islander01
White174155
 10.9%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.3%9.8%
 1.6%


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Students at Lafayette Township School are 76% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Lafayette Township School ranks 780th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 205 students attended Lafayette Township School.

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

High : High Point Regional High School District


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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