Mary E. Volz Elementary School

509 West Third Avenue
Runnemede, NJ 08078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 510 students in grades 4-8, Mary E. Volz 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mary E. Volz Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Runnemede school district, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mary E. Volz Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2000
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mary E. Volz 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 Mary E. Volz Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#1678 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
23%
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
11%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
72%
37%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
7%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
28%
0.46

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary E. Volz Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School is ranked #1678 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
510 students attend Mary E. Volz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mary E. Volz Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary E. Volz Elementary School offer ?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E. Volz Elementary School part of?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School is part of Runnemede Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Mary E. Volz Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Runnemede school district, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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