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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341134002298

Lafayette Street School

205 LAFAYETTE ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105 · (973)465-4860 · Essex County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,180 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
1,180
Elementary
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
71 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
1,068 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
106
Kindergarten
103
Grade 1
119
Grade 2
130
Grade 3
126
Grade 4
114
Grade 5
125
Grade 6
123
Grade 7
123
Grade 8
111
Student demographics
White
17%
Hispanic
81%
Black
1%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Quick facts

School name
Lafayette Street School
District
Newark Public School District
Address
205 LAFAYETTE ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105
Phone
(973)465-4860
County
Essex County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
1,180
Teachers (FTE)
71
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,068 (91%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
341134002298
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Lafayette Street School
What is the total enrollment at Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School enrolls approximately 1,180 students in grades PK-08.
Is Lafayette Street School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lafayette Street School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Lafayette Street School have?
Lafayette Street School employs 71 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
How diverse is Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School reports a student body of 17% White, 81% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Who oversees Lafayette Street School?
Lafayette Street School is overseen by Newark Public School District in Essex County.
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