Enrollment
1,213
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Lafayette Street School
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134002298
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #19 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Street School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Street School ranks #19 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+166% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lafayette Street School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lafayette Street School
Lafayette Street School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Newark, New Jersey, enrolling 1,213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 78.6% of students qualify for free meals, 166% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,213 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (20%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1213 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (2,169 students): Lafayette Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 21.5:1).
Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students) and Barringer High School (1,894 students) alongside Lafayette Street School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lafayette Street School compares
Lafayette Street School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 166% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,213
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 166% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$25,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 19.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Lafayette Street School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Lafayette Street School.
$25,301
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lafayette Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Street School
How many students attend Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School has 1,213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Street School?
78.6% of students at Lafayette Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Street School?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette Street School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Street School ranks #19 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Lafayette Street School a good school?
Lafayette Street School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Lafayette Street School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.
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