Lafayette Street School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07105 · Newark Public School District
#1232 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#34044 of 50,301 nationally
About Lafayette Street School
Lafayette Street School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,213 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1232nd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (52th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,213.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Lafayette Street School ranks 20th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Street School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lafayette Street School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Gray Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students · 501 m away
East Ward Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
854 students · 592 m away
Oliver Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,034 students · 655 m away
East Side High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students · 743 m away
Wilson Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,006 students · 818 m away
Ironbound Academy Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–6
325 students · 831 m away
South Street Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
866 students · 933 m away
Ann Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,294 students · 949 m away
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,169 students · 975 m away
Discovery Charter School
Newark · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
99 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,203 students
Lincoln Elementary School
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1,193 students
Ann Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,294 students
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Mays Landing · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
1,315 students
First Avenue School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,084 students
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,082 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Street School a good school?
Lafayette Street School has a Success Index (US) of 36.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1232 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 Street School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Street School ranks #1232 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #34044 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School had 1,213 students in 2025.
Is Lafayette Street School a elementary school or a high school?
Lafayette Street School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lafayette Street School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lafayette Street School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.