Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James A. Garfield Elementary School's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James A. Garfield Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#410 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
18%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
63%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A. Garfield Elementary School's ranking?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is ranked #410 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James A. Garfield Elementary School often compared to?
James A. Garfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zane North Elementary School, William P Tatem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School?
128 students attend James A. Garfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of James A. Garfield Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Garfield Elementary School?
James A. Garfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James A. Garfield Elementary School offer ?
James A. Garfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Garfield Elementary School part of?
James A. Garfield Elementary School is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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