Lafayette - Pershing vs Paul W Carleton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 647 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette - Pershing
Carneys Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
313 students
Paul W Carleton
Penns Grove · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
322 students
| Measure | Lafayette - Pershing Carneys Point, New Jersey | Paul W Carleton Penns Grove, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #953 of 1,479 | #1349 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #20681 of 50,301 | #40163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 313 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Carneys Point | Penns Grove |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette - Pershing scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 27.4).
- •Lafayette - Pershing does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 74.5%).
- •Lafayette - Pershing does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.4).
- •Paul W Carleton is the larger school with 322 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 Lafayette - Pershing better than Paul W Carleton?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette - Pershing ranks higher (56.4 vs 27.4 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 Lafayette - Pershing and Paul W Carleton?
About 647 m in a straight line, between Carneys Point and Penns Grove in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette - Pershing: 313. Paul W Carleton: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette - Pershing and Paul W Carleton rank in New Jersey?
Lafayette - Pershing is 953rd of 1,479 and Paul W Carleton is 1349th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).