Lafayette Estates Elementary School

Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Lafayette Estates Elementary School's student population of 705 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
705 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Estates Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1479 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
36%
38%
32%
49%
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
11%
Hispanic
47%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
15%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Woodbridge Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafayette Estates Elementary School's ranking?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School is ranked #1479 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
705 students attend Lafayette Estates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lafayette Estates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette Estates Elementary School?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Estates Elementary School offer ?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Estates Elementary School part of?
Lafayette Estates Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 705 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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