Below Average
#2117 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Centre City Elementary School
Elementary School · Mantua Township School District · Mantua, NJ
A Mantua Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 COLUMBUS DR, Mantua, NJ 08051
- Math 56% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Centre City Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Centre City Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$97,452
Median home value
$249,000
Median rent
$1,691/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Acres Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Wenonah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Sewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 2.4 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Oak Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–5 | 2.6 mi | 350 | 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.
Mantua Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centre City Elementary School is listed in Mantua Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centre City Elementary School
Centre City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mantua, NJ, part of Mantua Township School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,117 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centre City Elementary School
What grades does Centre City Elementary School serve?
Centre City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Centre City Elementary School?
Centre City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centre City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centre City Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Centre City Elementary School rank in NJ?
Centre City Elementary School ranks #2,117 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Centre City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Centre City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Centre City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centre City Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Centre City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Centre City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centre City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Centre City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centre City Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Centre City 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gloucester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (856) 468-2100
- Area population (ZIP 08051)
- 12,156
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 08051; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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