FIELD STREET SCHOOL
Field Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District school district, located in CARNEYS POINT, NJ with about 498 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Field Street School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Field Street School is a public elementary school located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, serving students in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience, typically focusing on early childhood and primary grade levels, within a community-oriented environment. As part of a regional district, it emphasizes core academic curriculum while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development and social growth.
The school is situated in a residential area of Salem County and functions as a central hub for the local community's younger learners. Like many schools in the district, Field Street School prioritizes preparing students for success in later grades by focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development. It serves as a key educational facility for families in Carneys Point, working to balance high academic standards with the individualized needs of its students.
For more information, contact Field Street School at (856) 299-0170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CARNEYS POINT, NJ 08069-1369
(856) 299-0170
FIELD STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CARNEYS POINT, NJ with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 39
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 498 students
- Black or African American
- 39.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.9%
- White
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.