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#1771 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Lafayette - Pershing
Elementary School · Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District · Carneys Point, NJ
A Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
237 SHELL ROAD, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette - Pershing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,397
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Edison (thomas A.) Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 4.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette - Pershing is listed in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette - Pershing
Lafayette - Pershing is a public elementary school in Carneys Point, NJ, part of Penns Grove-carneys Point Regional School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,771 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette - Pershing
What grades does Lafayette - Pershing serve?
Lafayette - Pershing serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lafayette - Pershing?
Lafayette - Pershing has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette - Pershing?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette - Pershing is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette - Pershing rank in NJ?
Lafayette - Pershing ranks #1,771 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lafayette - Pershing's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette - Pershing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lafayette - Pershing a charter school?
No, Lafayette - Pershing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette - Pershing a Title I school?
No, Lafayette - Pershing is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette - Pershing?
69.9% of students at Lafayette - Pershing qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (856) 299-3230
- Area population (ZIP 08069)
- 13,413
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08069; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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