Lafayette - Pershing serves 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lafayette - Pershing's student population of 255 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette - Pershing is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
35%
15%
White
15%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lafayette - Pershing often compared to?
Lafayette - Pershingis often viewed alongside schools like Oldmans Township School, The Francis E Donnely Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lafayette - Pershing?
255 students attend Lafayette - Pershing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lafayette - Pershing students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette - Pershing?
Lafayette - Pershing has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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.
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