Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lanning Square Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
43%
32%
Black
57%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lanning Square Elementary School?
336 students attend Lanning Square Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lanning Square Elementary School students are Black, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanning Square Elementary School?
Lanning Square Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lanning Square Elementary School offer ?
Lanning Square Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lanning Square Elementary School part of?
Lanning Square Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
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