Summary:
The city of Fords, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Lafayette Estates Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. The school's performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with proficiency rates on standardized tests falling below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges. Lafayette Estates Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.33% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's per-student spending is also lower than the national average for elementary schools. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year is higher than the desired target of 10% or less, which can negatively impact student learning and academic progress.
Despite these challenges, the Woodbridge Township School District is committed to supporting the success of Lafayette Estates Elementary School and its students. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be necessary to improve the school's academic performance and address the socioeconomic factors that are impacting student outcomes.
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