Lanning Square Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
43%
34%
Black
57%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lanning Square Elementary School?
336 students attend Lanning Square Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lanning Square Elementary School students are Black, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanning Square Elementary School?
Lanning Square Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lanning Square Elementary School offer ?
Lanning Square Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lanning Square Elementary School part of?
Lanning Square Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
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