G.h. Carson Elementary School

4150 Garfield Avenue
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, G.h. Carson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

G.h. Carson Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
299 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

G.h. Carson Elementary 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 G.h. Carson Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#1898 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of G.h. Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of G.h. Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
63%
32%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.57
This chart display the diversity score of G.h. Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in G.h. Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in G.h. Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is G.h. Carson Elementary School's ranking?
G.h. Carson Elementary School is ranked #1898 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are G.h. Carson Elementary School often compared to?
G.h. Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, George B. Fine 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend G.h. Carson Elementary School?
299 students attend G.h. Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of G.h. Carson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.h. Carson Elementary School?
G.h. Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does G.h. Carson Elementary School offer ?
G.h. Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is G.h. Carson Elementary School part of?
G.h. Carson Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 299 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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