- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manalapan, NJ
Lafayette Mills School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Mills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340939003928
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Mills School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Manalapan · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Mills School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Mills School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Manalapan, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340939003928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lafayette Mills School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 340939003928 · Manalapan, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.5:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (1,207 students)
Lafayette Mills School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Mills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manalapan-Engl
Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School
1,207 students
- Taylor Mills S
Taylor Mills School
533 students
- Milford Brook
Milford Brook School
516 students
- Wemrock Brook
Wemrock Brook School
513 students
- Pine Brook Sch
Pine Brook School
494 students
- This school 459
Lafayette Mills School
459 students
What this shows Lafayette Mills School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Mills School compares
Lafayette Mills School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,155
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 459 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 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Lafayette Mills School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District reports $22,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Mills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Mills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milford Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wemrock Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Mills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Manalapan
2 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Mills School
How many students attend Lafayette Mills School?
Lafayette Mills School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manalapan, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Mills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Mills School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Mills School?
4.3% of students at Lafayette Mills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Mills School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Mills School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Manalapan, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Mills School?
Lafayette Mills School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mills School rank among elementary schools in Manalapan?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Mills School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Manalapan, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Manalapan on the city page.
What other schools are in Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District?
Besides Lafayette Mills School, Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District also operates Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (1,207 students), Taylor Mills School (533 students), and Milford Brook School (516 students). See the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District district page for the complete list.