Field Street School vs Lafayette - Pershing
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Street School
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
463 students
Lafayette - Pershing
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
313 students
| Measure | Field Street School Carneys Point, New Jersey | Lafayette - Pershing Carneys Point, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,479 | #953 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #25232 of 50,301 | #20681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 463 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Carneys Point | Carneys Point |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette - Pershing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 49.9).
- •Lafayette - Pershing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 76.5%).
- •Lafayette - Pershing does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.8).
- •Field Street School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 313.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Field Street School better than Lafayette - Pershing?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette - Pershing ranks higher (56.4 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Field Street School and Lafayette - Pershing?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carneys Point and Carneys Point in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Street School: 463. Lafayette - Pershing: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Street School and Lafayette - Pershing rank in New Jersey?
Field Street School is 1063rd of 1,479 and Lafayette - Pershing is 953rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).