Very Good
#790 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Lafayette Street School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 LAFAYETTE ST, Newark, NJ 07105
- Math 33% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette Street School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lafayette Street 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 94Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$55,752
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gray Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| East Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 763 | Compare → |
| Oliver Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #19 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette Street School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette Street School
Lafayette Street School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 1,235 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #790 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette Street School
What grades does Lafayette Street School serve?
Lafayette Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School has an enrollment of approximately 1,235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette Street School rank in NJ?
Lafayette Street School ranks #790 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lafayette Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette Street School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette Street School a charter school?
No, Lafayette Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette Street School a Title I school?
No, Lafayette Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette Street School?
80.3% of students at Lafayette Street 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (973) 465-4860
- Area population (ZIP 07105)
- 56,657
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 07105; 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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