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#989 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Lafayette Avenue School
Elementary School · School District of the Chathams · Chatham, NJ
A School District of the Chathams elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
221 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chatham, NJ 07928
- Math 78% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Avenue School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 78% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chatham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$236,000
Median home value
$965,800
Median rent
$2,441/mo
College educated
83.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Salt Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 1–5 | 2.0 mi | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District of the Chathams
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Avenue School is listed in School District of the Chathams; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Avenue School
Lafayette Avenue School is a public elementary school in Chatham, NJ, part of School District of the Chathams, serving approximately 494 students in grades 4th-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Avenue School
What grades does Lafayette Avenue School serve?
Lafayette Avenue School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Lafayette Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Avenue School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Avenue School rank in NJ?
Lafayette Avenue School ranks #989 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lafayette Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lafayette Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Avenue School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Avenue School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Avenue School?
2.2% of students at Lafayette Avenue School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (973) 457-2507
- Area population (ZIP 07928)
- 19,667
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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