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Yorkship Elementary School vs. Oaklyn Public School

Should you attend Yorkship Elementary School or Oaklyn Public School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Yorkship Elementary School
1251 Collings Road
Camden, NJ 08104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Oaklyn Public School
136 Kendall Blvd
Oaklyn, NJ 08107
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Oaklyn Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yorkship 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower 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.
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oaklyn Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
319 students
270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yorkship Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oaklyn Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yorkship Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oaklyn Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yorkship Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oaklyn Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yorkship Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Camden City School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oaklyn Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oaklyn Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2173 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1033 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yorkship Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oaklyn Public School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
35-39%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorkship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Camden City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oaklyn Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorkship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Camden City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oaklyn Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yorkship Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Camden City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oaklyn Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Yorkship Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oaklyn Public School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
56
Kindergarten Students
51
29
Grade 1 Students
44
33
Grade 2 Students
48
42
Grade 3 Students
32
33
Grade 4 Students
35
42
Grade 5 Students
45
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yorkship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Camden City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oaklyn Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oaklyn Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yorkship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Camden City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oaklyn Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oaklyn Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
67%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yorkship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Camden City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oaklyn Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oaklyn Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yorkship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Camden City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oaklyn Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oaklyn Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yorkship Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Camden City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oaklyn Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oaklyn Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yorkship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Camden City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oaklyn Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yorkship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Camden City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oaklyn Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yorkship Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Camden City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oaklyn Public School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oaklyn Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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