Very Good
#597 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Holly Township Public School District · Mount Holly, NJ
A Mount Holly Township Public School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 JACKSONVILLE RD, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
- Math 40% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
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 36% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,165
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08060; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Eastampton Township Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Holly Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 1.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mount Holly Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,209NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is listed in Mount Holly Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 346 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (609) 267-0071
- Area population (ZIP 08060)
- 25,647
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 08060; 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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