Serving 327 students in grades 2-4, Gertrude C. Folwell 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 is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Mount Holly school district, covering approximately 2.9 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School's ranking?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is ranked #1645 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School often compared to?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westampton Township Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
327 students attend Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School offer ?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School part of?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is part of Mount Holly Township Public School District.
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