publicelementaryGrade 4-5

Paul W Carleton

251 Maple Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069, United States

+1 (856) 299-1706

http://www.pgcpschools.org/pgcp/carleton/

1.5

Overall Rating

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Paul W Carleton Overview

About This School

Paul W Carleton is a public elementary in Penns Grove, New Jersey, serving 322 students in grades Grade 4-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 18% proficiency in ELA and 12% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,088. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup consists of 46% Hispanic, 38% Black, 15% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

322

Total Students

Grade 4-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts18%

Mathematics12%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 4-5

County

Salem County

Students per Counselor

322:1

Paul W Carleton Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

18%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 15%State Avg: 50%

12%

Mathematics

City Avg: 9%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.5:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

322

Students per Counselor

Paul W Carleton Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,088

City Avg: $73,088

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor322:1

Paul W Carleton Student Demographics

Student Body

51.24%

Male

48.76%

Female

Total Enrollment: 322 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.91%

Hispanic45.65%

Asian0.31%

Black37.89%

Two or More Races1.24%

Native American0%

Paul W Carleton Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Paul W Carleton

Q: What is Paul W Carleton?

A: Paul W Carleton is a elementary public located in Penns Grove.

Q: How many students attend Paul W Carleton?

A: Paul W Carleton has approximately 322 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Paul W Carleton

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Paul W Carleton - Penns Grove, NJ

Quick Facts about Paul W Carleton
School Name	Paul W Carleton
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 4-5
Location	251 Maple Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ 08069, Penns Grove, NJ
County	Salem County
Phone	+1 (856) 299-1706
Total Students	322
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	1.5/10
ELA Proficiency	18%
Math Proficiency	12%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Paul W Carleton

What is Paul W Carleton?

Paul W Carleton is a elementary public located in Penns Grove.

How many students attend Paul W Carleton?

Paul W Carleton has approximately 322 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton?

The student-teacher ratio at Paul W Carleton is 12:1.

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