Lafayette - Pershing serves 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- 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
School Overview
Lafayette - Pershing's student population of 313 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lafayette - Pershing is 0.64, 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
10:1
11:1
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
32%
14%
White
15%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lafayette - Pershing?
313 students attend Lafayette - Pershing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lafayette - Pershing students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lafayette - Pershing?
Lafayette - Pershing has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette - Pershing offer ?
Lafayette - Pershing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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