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#1788 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Yorkship Elementary School
Elementary School · Camden City School District
1251 Collings Road, Camden, NJ 08104
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,788 of 2,466
In Camden
#10 of 20
public schools
In district
#8 of 16
Camden City School District
Academic growth
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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About Yorkship Elementary School
Yorkship Elementary School is a public elementary school in Camden, NJ, part of Camden City School District. Yorkship Elementary School serves approximately 319 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Yorkship Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,788 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Yorkship Elementary School show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Yorkship Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, Yorkship Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
33% of students at Yorkship Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Yorkship Elementary School — Students at Yorkship Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Yorkship Elementary School Compares
See how Yorkship Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1251 Collings Road, Camden, NJ 08104
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Yorkship Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mary Bray Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Mount Ephraim), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cold Springs School (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Gloucester City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thomas Sharp Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby West Collingswood), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Camden, see our Camden schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,566
Median Home Value
$87,600
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
Population
21,508
College Educated
9%
Homeownership
32.7%
Avg Commute
25.6 min
Poverty Rate
29.7%
Median Age
33.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam Elementary School Hillsborough, NJ | 5.4 |
| Central Elementary School East Hanover, NJ | 5.4 |
| Florence M. Burd Newton, NJ | 5.4 |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School Pennsauken, NJ | 5.4 |
| Greenville Elementary School Howell, NJ | 5.4 |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Teaneck, NJ | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Yorkship Elementary School
What grades does Yorkship Elementary School serve?
Yorkship Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yorkship Elementary School?
Yorkship Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorkship Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorkship Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yorkship Elementary School rank in NJ?
Yorkship Elementary School ranks #1,788 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Yorkship Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yorkship 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 Yorkship Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yorkship Elementary School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yorkship Elementary School a charter school?
No, Yorkship Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yorkship Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Yorkship Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yorkship Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Yorkship 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (856) 966-5110
Resources & Links
District
Camden City School District- District Enrollment
- 7,117
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $44,954
- District Rank
- #8 of 16
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