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#1747 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Blackwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Gloucester Township Public Schools · Blackwood, NJ
A Gloucester Township Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
260 BLENHEIM ERIAL RD, Blackwood, NJ 08012
- Math 31% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackwood Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,497
Median home value
$268,500
Median rent
$1,589/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Bethany Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Loring Flemming Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| James W. Lilley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gloucester Township Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blackwood Elementary School is listed in Gloucester Township Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackwood Elementary School
Blackwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blackwood, NJ, part of Gloucester Township Public Schools, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackwood Elementary School
What grades does Blackwood Elementary School serve?
Blackwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blackwood Elementary School?
Blackwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackwood Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackwood Elementary School rank in NJ?
Blackwood Elementary School ranks #1,747 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Blackwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blackwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackwood Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blackwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blackwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blackwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackwood Elementary School?
57.4% of students at Blackwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (856) 227-9510
- Area population (ZIP 08012)
- 40,830
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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