Lafayette Avenue School vs Langston Hughes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Avenue School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
554 students
Langston Hughes Elementary School
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Lafayette Avenue School Chatham, New Jersey | Langston Hughes Elementary School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,479 | #1323 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #140 of 50,301 | #38762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 554 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 23% |
| city | Chatham | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 29.7).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 23%).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Lafayette Avenue School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.4).
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 Lafayette Avenue School better than Langston Hughes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Avenue School ranks higher (94.5 vs 29.7 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 Lafayette Avenue School and Langston Hughes Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Chatham and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Avenue School: 554. Langston Hughes Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Avenue School and Langston Hughes Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Avenue School is 35th of 1,479 and Langston Hughes Elementary School is 1323rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).