A+
Excellent
99/100

Lafayette Avenue School

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 221 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chatham, NJ 07928
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in New Jersey for achievement

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

99
Repit Score
out of 100
494
Students
enrolled
9.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%93/1002.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 3% 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 +11 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 proficiency82% (+25 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+34 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
White83%79%reading +18 pts, math +16 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +13 pts, math +18 pts74th percentile (list)
Asian92%92%reading +11 pts, math +9 pts87th percentile (list)
Multiracial85%95%reading +26 pts, math +41 pts89th 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 221 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
City Chatham
ZIP Code 07928
District 3400004
NCES School ID 340000406016
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07928

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $223,547
Per Capita Income $110,232
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 74.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.5%
High School or Higher 99.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $976,200
Median Rent $2,277
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lafayette Avenue School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.8%
Asian 19.8%
Two or More Races 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.1%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 494
Teachers (FTE) 51.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lafayette Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has 494 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1.
What grades does Lafayette Avenue School serve?
Lafayette Avenue School serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lafayette Avenue School receive per student?
Lafayette Avenue School receives $25,612 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lafayette Avenue School in 07928 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,398,136
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,362
1-Year Change
+12.7%
% Renters
16.5%

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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