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Lafayette Elementary School

PublicGrades 0–5
WAYNE, New Jersey · Wayne Township Public School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students321
Student:Teacher14.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch11%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
321
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
11%-29.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Lafayette Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in WAYNE, New Jersey. The school enrolls 321 students. It is part of the Wayne Township Public School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 41% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWayne Township Public School District
County34031
CityWAYNE
ZIP07470
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID341728004978

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment321
White73.2%
Hispanic / Latino13.1%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
73.2%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
1.2%
Asian
8.1%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %11%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)