Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
80%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Garfield East Elementary School?
321 students attend Garfield East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Garfield East Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 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 Garfield East Elementary School?
Garfield East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield East Elementary School offer ?
Garfield East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield East Elementary School part of?
Garfield East Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District.
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