Ford Avenue Elementary School vs. Lafayette Estates Elementary School
Should you attend Ford Avenue Elementary School or Lafayette Estates Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Lafayette Estates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 410 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
241 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1382 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
25
50
Grade 1 Students
30
87
Grade 2 Students
42
76
Grade 3 Students
51
69
Grade 4 Students
48
62
Grade 5 Students
39
65
Ungraded Students
6
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
34%
% Hispanic
40%
44%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
28%
11%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
