- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carneys Point, NJ
Lafayette - Pershing
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette - Pershing, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341284005056
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette - Pershing earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Carneys Point · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette - Pershing has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette - Pershing ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carneys Point, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341284005056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Lafayette - Pershing grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+25.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 341284005056 · Carneys Point, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Penns Grove High School (632 students)
Lafayette - Pershing grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (+25.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lafayette - Pershing in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penns Grove Hi
Penns Grove High School
632 students
- Field Street S
Field Street School
463 students
- Penns Grove Mi
Penns Grove Middle School
452 students
- Paul W Carleto
Paul W Carleton
322 students
- This school
Lafayette - Pershing
313 students
What this shows Lafayette - Pershing reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette - Pershing compares
Lafayette - Pershing is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 123% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
African American 32.3%
White 14.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Lafayette - Pershing is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District reports $23,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette - Pershing Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Field Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penns Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul W Carleton | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette - Pershing's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette - Pershing
How many students attend Lafayette - Pershing?
Lafayette - Pershing has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carneys Point, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette - Pershing?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette - Pershing is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette - Pershing?
66.1% of students at Lafayette - Pershing are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette - Pershing?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette - Pershing is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Carneys Point, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette - Pershing?
Lafayette - Pershing has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lafayette - Pershing rank among public schools in Carneys Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette - Pershing ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Carneys Point, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Besides Lafayette - Pershing, Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District also operates Penns Grove High School (632 students), Field Street School (463 students), and Penns Grove Middle School (452 students). See the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District district page for the complete list.