- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Lafayette Street School held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 341134002298 · Newark, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,213 enr · 17.1:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Lafayette Street School held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- This school
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,051 students
What this shows Lafayette Street School reports 1,213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Street School compares
Lafayette Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$28,631
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,213 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,180 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.