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#248 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 10% in state

Mansfield Township Elementary School

Elementary School · Mansfield Township School District · Columbus, NJ

An elementary school in Columbus, NJ where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 MANSFIELD ROAD EAST, Columbus, NJ 08022

  • Math 70% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs NJ 52% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.4 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$27,181
Chronic Absenteeism4.5%

Students at Mansfield Township Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
52%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
69%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mansfield Township 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,558

Median home value

$394,900

Median rent

$1,971/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow View Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.3 mi42Compare →
Springfield Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–63.7 mi288Compare →
Chesterfield Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–63.8 mi692Compare →
Mac Farland IntermediateEnrollment path unverified7.63–54.2 mi247Compare →

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.

Mansfield Township School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$27,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mansfield Township Elementary School is listed in Mansfield Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mansfield Township Elementary School

Mansfield Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, NJ, part of Mansfield Township School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mansfield Township Elementary School

What grades does Mansfield Township Elementary School serve?

Mansfield Township Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Mansfield Township Elementary School?

Mansfield Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Township Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Township Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mansfield Township Elementary School rank in NJ?

Mansfield Township Elementary School ranks #248 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Mansfield Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mansfield Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Mansfield Township Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mansfield Township Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mansfield Township Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mansfield Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mansfield Township Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mansfield Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mansfield Township Elementary School?

8.2% of students at Mansfield Township 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.5%
Area population (ZIP 08022)
9,349
Area average commute
39.3 min
Area median age
49.2
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 08022; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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