- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fords, NJ
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Estates Elementary 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 341812003706
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Estates Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fords · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Estates Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fords, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+310 students YoY
Lafayette Estates Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (+75.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+310 students YoY 341812003706 · Fords, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
705 enr · 20.7:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Lafayette Estates Elementary School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (+75.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Estates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- This school
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- Fords Middle S 645
Fords Middle School
645 students
What this shows Lafayette Estates Elementary School reports 705 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Estates Elementary School compares
Lafayette Estates Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 75% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$24,527
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 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
Asian 25.0%
White 14.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Lafayette Estates Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Estates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fords Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Estates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Fords
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Estates Elementary School
How many students attend Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School has 705 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fords, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), up 310.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Estates Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 75% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Lafayette Estates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Estates Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Fords, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
Lafayette Estates Elementary 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 Estates Elementary School rank among public schools in Fords?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fords, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Lafayette Estates Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.