Lafayette Street School vs The Gray Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Street School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,213 students
The Gray Charter School
Newark · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
317 students
| Measure | Lafayette Street School Newark, New Jersey | The Gray Charter School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,479 | #753 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #34044 of 50,301 | #12973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,213 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 77% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Gray Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 36.9).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 50%).
- •The Gray Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 87.3%).
- •Lafayette Street School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.8).
- •Lafayette Street School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 317.
- •Lafayette Street School is a public school while The Gray Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Street School better than The Gray Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Gray Charter School ranks higher (67.7 vs 36.9 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 Lafayette Street School and The Gray Charter School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Street School: 1,213. The Gray Charter School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Street School and The Gray Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette Street School is 1232nd of 1,479 and The Gray Charter School is 753rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).