Hawkins Street School vs Lafayette Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkins Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–8
660 students
Lafayette Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,213 students
| Measure | Hawkins Street School Newark, New Jersey | Lafayette Street School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1414 of 1,479 | #1232 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #43007 of 50,301 | #34044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 660 | 1,213 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 22.9).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Hawkins Street School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.2).
- •Lafayette Street School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 660.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawkins Street School better than Lafayette Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Street School ranks higher (36.9 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hawkins Street School and Lafayette Street School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawkins Street School: 660. Lafayette Street School: 1,213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawkins Street School and Lafayette Street School rank in New Jersey?
Hawkins Street School is 1414th of 1,479 and Lafayette Street School is 1232nd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).