Howard Yocum Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Attendance Zone: Howard R. Yocum Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Maple Shade school district, covering approximately 3.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Howard Yocum Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Howard Yocum Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
18%
14%
White
40%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Howard Yocum Elementary School?
507 students attend Howard Yocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Howard Yocum Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard Yocum Elementary School?
Howard Yocum Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard Yocum Elementary School offer ?
Howard Yocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard Yocum Elementary School part of?
Howard Yocum Elementary School is part of Maple Shade School District.
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