Lafayette Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wayne, New Jersey 07470 · Wayne Township Public School District
#586 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#7783 of 50,301 nationally
About Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary located in Wayne, in the Wayne Township Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 321 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 586th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 321.
There are 15 schools in Wayne; Lafayette Elementary School ranks 12th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lafayette Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lafayette Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wayne Valley High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students · 1.0 km away
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students · 1.0 km away
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 1.3 km away
James Fallon Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 1.4 km away
School 27
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students · 2.4 km away
Randall Carter Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 2.5 km away
Haledon Public School
Haledon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
996 students · 2.7 km away
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
177 students · 3.0 km away
School 19
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
288 students · 3.1 km away
Joseph A. Taub School
Paterson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
976 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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321 students
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321 students
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Minotola · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students
Conover Road Elementary School
Colts Neck · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students
Clara E Coleman School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Willow Grove Elementary School
Hackettstown · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Elementary School a good school?
Lafayette Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #586 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lafayette Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Elementary School ranks #586 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #7783 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School had 321 students in 2025.
Is Lafayette Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lafayette Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lafayette Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lafayette Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.