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Lafayette Street School

Newark, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Newark Public School District

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About Lafayette Street School

Lafayette Street School serves pre-K through grade 8 as a public school in Newark, New Jersey. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,213 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Newark. There are about 16.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (75 teachers in all). It is one of 64 schools in Newark Public School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Essex County. There are 245 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105
Phone	(973) 465-4860
School district	Newark Public School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,213
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	75
Students per teacher	16.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Essex County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 341134002298). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lafayette Street School serve?

Lafayette Street School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Lafayette Street School?

Lafayette Street School reported 1,213 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,213 students and 75 teachers in federal data.

Is Lafayette Street School a public or charter school?

Lafayette Street School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Lafayette Street School in?

Lafayette Street School is part of Newark Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/newark-public-school-district/

Where is Lafayette Street School located?

Lafayette Street School is at 205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105. The phone number is (973) 465-4860.

How many other schools are near Lafayette Street School?

There are 245 other schools within 5 miles of Lafayette Street School in our directory.