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
Top Rankings
Lafayette - Pershing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
45%
34%
Black
36%
15%
White
16%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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