Mansfield Township Elementary School

200 Mansfield Road East
Columbus, NJ 08022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 303 students in grades 3-6, Mansfield Township Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mansfield Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mansfield Township Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
School Motto
Rooted in Values, Growing in Knowledge

School Rankings

Mansfield Township Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mansfield Township Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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)
#447 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
59%
38%
69%
49%
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
12%
14%
White
62%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
4.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mansfield Township Elementary School's ranking?
Mansfield Township Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mansfield Township Elementary School often compared to?
Mansfield Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Hydock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mansfield Township Elementary School?
303 students attend Mansfield Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mansfield Township Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mansfield Township Elementary School?
Mansfield Township Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mansfield Township Elementary School offer ?
Mansfield Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mansfield Township Elementary School part of?
Mansfield Township Elementary School is part of Mansfield Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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