Serving 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 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 is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 serves a central area of approximately 0.3 square miles in Elizabeth, NJ, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1806 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3's ranking?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 is ranked #1806 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 often compared to?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3is often viewed alongside schools like Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5, Iprep Academy School No 8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3?
765 students attend Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 offer ?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 part of?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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