Lafayette Avenue School

554 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lafayette Avenue School, located in Chatham, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–3. As part of the highly-regarded School District of the Chathams, the school is known for fostering a nurturing and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, preparing students for a successful transition to the upper elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for its dedicated faculty, small class settings, and commitment to individualized student growth. Beyond academics, Lafayette Avenue School places a strong emphasis on character education and community involvement, often supported by an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). With a reputation for academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Chatham community, consistently maintaining high standards of educational quality.

554

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Avenue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	34
Black	10
Asian	110
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
347 (62.6%)
Asian
110 (19.9%)
Two or More
49 (8.8%)
Hispanic
34 (6.1%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District of the Chathams
Phone:	(973)457-2507
Website:	http://www.chatham-nj.org/laf
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 246

Grade 5 242