Lafayette Elementary School

www.wayneschools.com

311 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Elementary School, located at 100 Laauwe Avenue in Wayne, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Wayne Township Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It is characterized by a strong sense of community, where educators work closely with families to ensure that students build a solid foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Lafayette Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for social-emotional learning and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and inclusivity. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student growth, Lafayette Elementary strives to prepare its young learners to succeed in their future academic endeavors while becoming responsible members of the Wayne community.

311

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	44
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	10

White
220 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (14.1 %)
Asian
33 (10.6 %)
Two or More
10 (3.2 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)633-3165
Website:	http://www.wayneschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 56

Ungraded 1