- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chatham, NJ
Lafayette Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340000406016
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Avenue School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Avenue School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chatham, NJ.
School address
District: School District of the Chathams · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000406016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Lafayette Avenue School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 340000406016 · Chatham, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 10.7:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham High School (1,205 students)
Lafayette Avenue School shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
1,205 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
833 students
- This school
Lafayette Avenue School
554 students
- Southern Boule 369
Southern Boulevard School
369 students
- Milton Avenue 301
Milton Avenue School
301 students
- Washington Ave 286
Washington Avenue School
286 students
What this shows Lafayette Avenue School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Avenue School compares
Lafayette Avenue School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Asian 19.9%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Lafayette Avenue School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for School District of the Chathams reports $24,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Boulevard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Avenue School
How many students attend Lafayette Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chatham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Avenue School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Avenue School?
2.2% of students at Lafayette Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Avenue School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Chatham, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Avenue School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Avenue School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chatham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chatham on the city page.
What other schools are in School District of the Chathams?
Besides Lafayette Avenue School, School District of the Chathams also operates Chatham High School (1,205 students), Chatham Middle School (833 students), and Southern Boulevard School (369 students). See the School District of the Chathams district page for the complete list.