Central Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
34%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
325 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 21% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
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