Howard Yocum Elementary School

748 North Forklanding Road
Maple Shade, NJ 08052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Howard Yocum Elementary School serves 536 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Howard Yocum Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Wildcats

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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
18%
14%
White
41%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Howard Yocum Elementary School?
536 students attend Howard Yocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Howard Yocum Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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