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#1546 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Loring Flemming Elementary School
Elementary School · Gloucester Township Public Schools · Blackwood, NJ
A Gloucester Township Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
135 LITTLE GLOUCESTER RD, Blackwood, NJ 08012
- Math 40% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Loring Flemming Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Loring Flemming Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$93,497
Median home value
$268,500
Median rent
$1,589/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–3 | 1.3 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Blackwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Glendora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 232 | 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.
Gloucester Township Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loring Flemming Elementary School is listed in Gloucester Township Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loring Flemming Elementary School
Loring Flemming Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blackwood, NJ, part of Gloucester Township Public Schools, serving approximately 647 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,546 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loring Flemming Elementary School
What grades does Loring Flemming Elementary School serve?
Loring Flemming Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Loring Flemming Elementary School?
Loring Flemming Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loring Flemming Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loring Flemming Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Loring Flemming Elementary School rank in NJ?
Loring Flemming Elementary School ranks #1,546 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Loring Flemming Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Loring Flemming Elementary School 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.
What are the test scores at Loring Flemming Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loring Flemming Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Loring Flemming Elementary School a charter school?
No, Loring Flemming Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loring Flemming Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Loring Flemming Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loring Flemming Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Loring Flemming 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (856) 227-4045
- Area population (ZIP 08012)
- 40,830
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 08012; 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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