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#1814 of 2,466 schools in NJ
G.h. Carson Elementary School
Elementary School · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · Pennsauken, NJ
A Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4150 GARFIELD AVENUE, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
- Math 36% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at G.h. Carson 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 20 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where G.h. Carson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$84,332
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
G.h. Carson Elementary School is listed in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G.h. Carson Elementary School
G.h. Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pennsauken, NJ, part of Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,814 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G.h. Carson Elementary School
What grades does G.h. Carson Elementary School serve?
G.h. Carson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend G.h. Carson Elementary School?
G.h. Carson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.h. Carson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G.h. Carson Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G.h. Carson Elementary School rank in NJ?
G.h. Carson Elementary School ranks #1,814 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is G.h. Carson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
G.h. Carson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 G.h. Carson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G.h. Carson Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is G.h. Carson Elementary School a charter school?
No, G.h. Carson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is G.h. Carson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, G.h. Carson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G.h. Carson Elementary School?
56.5% of students at G.h. Carson 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (856) 662-5751
- Area population (ZIP 08109)
- 24,004
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08109; 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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