Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
James A. Garfield Elementary School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Garfield Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
11%
15%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is James A. Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James A. Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zane North Elementary School, William P Tatem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School?
131 students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James A. Garfield Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Elementary School?
James A. Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield Elementary School offer ?
James A. Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Garfield Elementary School part of?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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