Lafayette - Pershing (2025 Ranking)

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Lafayette - Pershing

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Lafayette - Pershing serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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Lafayette - Pershing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Lafayette - Pershing's student population of 296 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Total Students

296 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Lafayette - Pershing by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Lafayette - Pershing by grade.

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The of Lafayette - Pershing is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NJ)

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

45%

34%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lafayette - Pershing and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

36%

15%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lafayette - Pershing and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

16%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lafayette - Pershing and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.65

0.72

This chart displays the diversity score of Lafayette - Pershing and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

63%

32%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lafayette - Pershing often compared to?

Lafayette - Pershingis often viewed alongside schools like Oldmans Township School, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Lafayette - Pershing?

296 students attend Lafayette - Pershing.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Lafayette - Pershing students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette - Pershing?

Lafayette - Pershing has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Lafayette - Pershing offer ?

Lafayette - Pershing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

What school district is Lafayette - Pershing part of?

Lafayette - Pershing is part of Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District.

In what neighborhood is Lafayette - Pershing located?

Lafayette - Pershing is located in the Carneys Point neighborhood of Penns Grove, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Carneys Point.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 296 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education