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Garfield East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

150 Evergreen Drive
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garfield East 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
10-14%
42%
(17-18)
25-29%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
80%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Garfield East Elementary School?
321 students attend Garfield East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Garfield East Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garfield East Elementary School?
Garfield East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Garfield East Elementary School offer ?
Garfield East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garfield East Elementary School part of?
Garfield East Elementary School is part of Willingboro ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District.

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