A.e. Burling Elementary School (Closed 2021)

3600 Harris Avenue
Camden, NJ 08105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.e. Burling Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Top Rankings

A.e. Burling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
#186 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
70-79%
36%
70-79%
49%
≥50%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
44%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
14%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A.e. Burling Elementary School's ranking?
A.e. Burling Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend A.e. Burling Elementary School?
112 students attend A.e. Burling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of A.e. Burling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does A.e. Burling Elementary School offer ?
A.e. Burling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A.e. Burling Elementary School part of?
A.e. Burling Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.

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