Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School vs. Folsom Elementary School
Should you attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School or Folsom Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Diversity
Folsom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Folsom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Total Students
614 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#1247 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
44%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
15-19%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
350
15
Kindergarten Students
264
40
Grade 1 Students
-
37
Grade 2 Students
-
38
Grade 3 Students
-
38
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
41
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
12%
% Black
25%
2%
% White
36%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
