- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carneys Point, NJ
Penns Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Penns Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341284005048
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penns Grove High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carneys Point · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Penns Grove High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penns Grove High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carneys Point, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341284005048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Penns Grove High School grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 341284005048 · Carneys Point, NJ High · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Field Street School (463 students)
Penns Grove High School grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Penns Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lafayette - Pe
Lafayette - Pershing
313 students
What this shows Penns Grove High School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penns Grove High School compares
Penns Grove High School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
African American 35.3%
White 15.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Penns Grove High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Penns Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penns Grove Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul W Carleton | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette - Pershing | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penns Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Penns Grove High School
How many students attend Penns Grove High School?
Penns Grove High School has 632 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carneys Point, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penns Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penns Grove High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Penns Grove High School?
50.5% of students at Penns Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penns Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Penns Grove High School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Carneys Point, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penns Grove High School?
Penns Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Penns Grove High School rank among public schools in Carneys Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Penns Grove High School ranks #1 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 Penns Grove High School, Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District also operates Field Street School (463 students), Penns Grove Middle School (452 students), and Paul W Carleton (322 students). See the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District district page for the complete list.