LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL
LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 1,187 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 75 teachers, LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 STREET SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, New Jersey. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school is part of the Newark Public Schools district, which is the largest school system in the state. The school is situated in a densely populated, vibrant urban area, reflecting the diverse cultural and socioeconomic background of the surrounding community.
The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom curriculum, LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, civic responsibility, and personal development. By engaging with the local Newark community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and long-term academic achievement.
For more information, contact LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL at (973) 465-4860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWARK, NJ 07105-1843
(973) 465-4860
LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 1,187 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Public School District
- Total Students:
- 1,187
- Teachers:
- 75
- 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 schoolwide 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 1,187 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAFAYETTE STREET SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.8%
- White
- 20.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.