Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, G.h. Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
G.h. Carson Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
G.h. Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G.h. Carson Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1200 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G.h. Carson Elementary School's ranking?
G.h. Carson Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are G.h. Carson Elementary School often compared to?
G.h. Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, George B. Fine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend G.h. Carson Elementary School?
359 students attend G.h. Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of G.h. Carson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G.h. Carson Elementary School?
G.h. Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does G.h. Carson Elementary School offer ?
G.h. Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G.h. Carson Elementary School part of?
G.h. Carson Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is G.h. Carson Elementary School located?
G.h. Carson Elementary School is located in the Mays Landing neighborhood of Merchantville, NJ.
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