Lafayette Township School

www.ltes.org

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lafayette Township School, located at 178 Beaver Run Road in Lafayette, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for the local K-8 community. As a small, public school district, it is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized approach to instruction. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the diverse developmental and educational needs of its students before they transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular and community-focused initiatives to encourage student growth and civic engagement. Situated in the rural, scenic environment of Sussex County, Lafayette Township School prides itself on being a central hub for the community. By prioritizing small class sizes and a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its graduates for future academic success in a nurturing, localized setting.

232

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Township School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	49
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (73.7%)
Hispanic
49 (21.1%)
Two or More
7 (3.0%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Lafayette Township School District
Phone:	(973)875-3344
Website:	http://www.ltes.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 26