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Lafayette - Pershing

237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lafayette - Pershing serves 236 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Lafayette - Pershing's student population of 236 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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The diversity score of Lafayette - Pershing is 0.67, 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
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
44%
33%
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Black
34%
15%
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White
17%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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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?
236 students attend Lafayette - Pershing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lafayette - Pershing students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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?
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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