LAFAYETTE - PERSHING

Lafayette - Pershing 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 314 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. 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 22 teachers, Lafayette - Pershing has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Lafayette-Pershing School, located at 237 Shell Road in Carneys Point, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational facility within the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. The school typically focuses on early childhood and elementary education, providing a foundational learning environment for the local community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and the basic literacy and numeracy skills necessary for students as they progress through their formative years.

The school operates within a tight-knit community context, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to its core academic curriculum, Lafayette-Pershing generally incorporates programs designed to encourage student engagement and community involvement. By prioritizing a structured and nurturing environment, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future middle and high school experiences within the district.

For more information, contact Lafayette - Pershing at (856) 299-3230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.