Serving 310 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: YORKSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the southern part of Camden, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yorkship Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
WE HAVE GOALS WE HAVE PRIDE AND WE WILL MANIFEST EXCELLENCE!
School Rankings
Yorkship 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 Yorkship Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2173 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
64%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
37%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2022. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkship Elementary School's ranking?
Yorkship Elementary School is ranked #2173 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Yorkship Elementary School often compared to?
Yorkship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oaklyn Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Yorkship Elementary School?
310 students attend Yorkship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Yorkship Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yorkship Elementary School?
Yorkship Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yorkship Elementary School offer ?
Yorkship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorkship Elementary School part of?
Yorkship Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
In what neighborhood is Yorkship Elementary School located?
Yorkship Elementary School is located in the Fairview neighborhood of Camden, NJ.
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