D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Lafayette Elementary School

📚 01 – 02 🏫 Elementary
📍 60 West High Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 32% proficient · 8th percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
245
Students
enrolled
8.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%8/100reading 3rd percentile, math 12th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−35 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic22%22%reading -20 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -15 pts, math -10 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 60 West High Street
City Bound Brook
ZIP Code 08805
District 3402100
NCES School ID 340210003360
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 08805

Understanding the community around Lafayette Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,200
Per Capita Income $44,550
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%
High School or Higher 88.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $376,000
Median Rent $1,731
Owner-Occupied 50.0%
Renter-Occupied 50.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lafayette Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 78.0%
White 9.8%
Black 9.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 245
Teachers (FTE) 29.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School has 245 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1.
What grades does Lafayette Elementary School serve?
Lafayette Elementary School serves grades 01 – 02 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lafayette Elementary School receive per student?
Lafayette Elementary School receives $24,112 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lafayette Elementary School in 08805 ▼
Avg Home Value
$545,111
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,128
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
50.0%

Other Schools in 08805

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026