Paul W Carleton
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Penns Grove, New Jersey 08069 · Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District
#1349 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#40163 of 50,301 nationally
About Paul W Carleton
Paul W Carleton is a public elementary located in Penns Grove, in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 4–5. In 2025 it enrolled 322 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1349th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 322.
There are 2 schools in Penns Grove; Paul W Carleton ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paul W Carleton by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paul W Carleton
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Penns Grove Middle School
Penns Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
452 students · 163 m away
Lafayette - Pershing
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
313 students · 647 m away
Penns Grove High School
Carneys Point · Public high · Grades 9–12
632 students · 1.4 km away
Field Street School
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
463 students · 1.6 km away
East Side Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students · 5.5 km away
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Wilmington · Public other · Grades K–12
674 students · 5.9 km away
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
557 students · 6.0 km away
Stubbs Early Education Center
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
148 students · 6.4 km away
Mount Pleasant High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students · 6.4 km away
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
616 students · 6.5 km away
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Grover Cleveland Elementary School
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Washington Elementary School
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George Washington Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul W Carleton a good school?
Paul W Carleton has a Success Index (US) of 27.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1349 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paul W Carleton rank in New Jersey?
Paul W Carleton ranks #1349 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #40163 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paul W Carleton?
Paul W Carleton had 322 students in 2025.
Is Paul W Carleton a elementary school or a high school?
Paul W Carleton is classified as a elementary covering Grades 4–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paul W Carleton?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paul W Carleton; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.