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#1558 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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Howard Yocum Elementary
Elementary School · Maple Shade School District · Maple Shade, NJ
A Maple Shade School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
748 North Forklanding Road, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,732
Median home value
$235,500
Median rent
$1,574/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08052; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George B. Fine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| St Charles BorromeoPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Charles Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 394 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maple Shade School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,458NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Yocum Elementary is listed in Maple Shade School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Yocum Elementary
Howard Yocum Elementary is a public elementary school in Maple Shade, NJ, part of Maple Shade School District, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Yocum Elementary
What grades does Howard Yocum Elementary serve?
Howard Yocum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Howard Yocum Elementary?
Howard Yocum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Yocum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Yocum Elementary is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Yocum Elementary rank in NJ?
Howard Yocum Elementary ranks #1,558 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Howard Yocum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Yocum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Howard Yocum Elementary a charter school?
No, Howard Yocum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Yocum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Howard Yocum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Yocum Elementary?
45.9% of students at Howard Yocum Elementary 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (856) 779-7423
- Area population (ZIP 08052)
- 19,970
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 08052; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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