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#597 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 24% in state

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School

Elementary School · Mount Holly Township Public School District

455 JACKSONVILLE RD, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Enrollment

346

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.6

Grades

2nd – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#597 of 2,466

In Mount Holly

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Mount Holly Township Public School District

Academic growth

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School

7.6/10

Elementary School in Mount Holly · grades 2nd – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.1/10

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About Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Holly, NJ, part of Mount Holly Township Public School District. Gertrude C.

Folwell Elementary School serves approximately 346 students, and covers grades 2nd-4th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.1
  • NJ avg 6.5

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$25,209
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School — Students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

62.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 39.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.5% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 41.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
31.4%
ELA
29.9%
2025
Math
40.1%
ELA
32.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.

How Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School Compares

See how Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
76th percentile in NJ
Academic
5.9/10
Average
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
6.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
63%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.5%

Location

455 JACKSONVILLE RD, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bobby's Run Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Lumberton), with a very similar rating. Another option is Eastampton Township Community School (rated 7.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Eastampton), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mount Holly, see our Mount Holly schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Rancocas Valley Regional High School Mount Holly 0.1 mi 4.1
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Mount Holly 0.6 mi 6.5
SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mount Holly 0.6 mi 7.1
John Brainerd Elementary School Mount Holly 0.9 mi 6.6
F. W. Holbein Middle School Mount Holly 0.8 mi 6.1
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES, MARY A. DOBBINS SCHOOL Mount Holly 1.2 mi 7.1
Eastampton Township Community School Eastampton 1.4 mi 7.2
TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Eastampton 1.4 mi 6.9
Holly Hills Elementary School Westampton 1.4 mi 6.6
Bobby's Run Elementary School Lumberton 2.1 mi 7.3
Lumberton Middle School Lumberton 2.1 mi 7.1
Westampton Campus Westampton 2.1 mi 5.9
Ashbrook Elementary School Lumberton 2.8 mi 4.0
HAMPTON ACADEMY Lumberton 2.8 mi 7.5
Burlington County Institute of Technology - Westampton Westampton 2.5 mi 5.0
Hainesport Township School Hainesport 2.7 mi 7.1
Westampton Township Middle School Westampton 3.1 mi 6.4
FUTURE SCHOLARS EARLY LEARNING CENTER Hainesport 3.5 mi
HARBOR BAPTIST ACADEMY Hainesport 3.5 mi 6.2
ESSENTIAL BEGINNINGS LEARNING CENTER Hainesport 3.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08060 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,165

Median Home Value

$292,000

Median Rent

$1,619/mo

Population

25,647

College Educated

37.6%

Homeownership

74.2%

Avg Commute

29.3 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

38.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School

What grades does Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School serve?

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School rank in NJ?

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School ranks #597 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?

62.7% of students at Gertrude C. Folwell 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Free/Reduced Lunch
62.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%

District

Mount Holly Township Public School District
District Enrollment
1,152
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,209
District Rank
#1 of 3

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