LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lafayette Township School District school district, located in LAFAYETTE, NJ with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL, located at 178 Beaver Run Road in Lafayette, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local K-8 community. As a small, public school district, it is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the diverse developmental and educational needs of its students before they transition to high school.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular and community-focused initiatives to encourage student growth and civic engagement. Situated in the rural, scenic environment of Sussex County, LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL prides itself on being a central hub for the community. By prioritizing small class sizes and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its graduates for future academic success in a nurturing, localized setting.
For more information, contact LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL at (973) 875-3344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAFAYETTE, NJ 07848
(973) 875-3344
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAFAYETTE, NJ with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafayette Township School District
- Total Students:
- 225
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 225 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.