Charles Street School

100 W Charles Street
Palmyra, NJ 08065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles Street 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Charles Street School's student population of 373 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Charles Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles Street School is 0.66, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1673 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
26%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
54%
40%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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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 Charles Street School's ranking?
Charles Street School is ranked #1673 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles Street School often compared to?
Charles Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverton School District, New Albany Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles Street School?
373 students attend Charles Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Charles Street School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Street School?
Charles Street School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles Street School offer ?
Charles Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles Street School part of?
Charles Street School is part of Palmyra Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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