Piner Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Piner Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Piner Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
87%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
4%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Piner Elementary School often compared to?
Piner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spruce Street Elementary School, Lakewood Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Piner Elementary School?
364 students attend Piner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Piner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piner Elementary School?
Piner Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Piner Elementary School offer ?
Piner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piner Elementary School part of?
Piner Elementary School is part of Lakewood Township School District.
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