James A. Garfield Elementary School

Summary:

James A. Garfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collingswood, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Collingswood Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

One key factor that sets James A. Garfield Elementary apart is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of non-white students compared to nearby schools like Thomas Sharp Elementary School. Additionally, the school has a lower proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that access to resources and support can significantly impact educational outcomes.

Another notable aspect of James A. Garfield Elementary is its relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, which are lower than the nearby schools. This consistent student attendance is an important factor in the school's strong performance. Overall, James A. Garfield Elementary School stands out as a high-achieving, diverse, and well-resourced elementary school within the Collingswood Public School District, offering a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 480 Haddon Ave
       Collingswood, NJ  08108


(856) 962-5705

District: Collingswood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
396th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,274 Help


Students who attend James A. Garfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Collingswood Middle School
High:    Collingswood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  128

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details James A. Garfield Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Collingswood Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James A. Garfield Elementary School is 11.7. 3 elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James A. Garfield Elementary School is $9,274. 3 elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James A. Garfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James A. Garfield Elementary School 396th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See James A. Garfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Collingswood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Collingswood Public School District 247th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James A. Garfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James A. Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.82 602nd 1204 50.0%
2004 35.07 981st 1298 24.4%
2005 45.61 877th 1303 32.7%
2006 25.22 1097th 1314 16.5%
2007 37.51 1012th 1329 23.9%
2008 21.65 1137th 1338 15.0%
2009 29.13 1072nd 1346 20.4%
2010 28.37 1088th 1354 19.6%
2011 29.66 1066th 1360 21.6%
2012 46.27 874th 1363 35.9%
2013 65.20 599th 1367 56.2%
2014 51.14 798th 1363 41.5%
2015 51.84 693rd 1357 48.9%
2016 68.54 460th 1346 65.8%
2017 79.64 289th 1352 78.6%
2018 79.94 268th 1353 80.2%
2019 86.64 149th 1360 89.0%
2021 56.86 503rd 1317 61.8%
2022 73.72 379th 1345 71.8%
2023 72.00 396th 1342 70.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James A. Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 152nd 942 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at James A. Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.75 250th 1333 81.2%
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Rank History for Male students at James A. Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.57 382nd 1334 71.4%
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Rank History for White students at James A. Garfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.31 213th 1022 79.2%
2019 91.26 23rd 1023 97.8%
2021 88.63 53rd 964 94.5%
2022 90.65 35th 976 96.4%
2023 93.32 23rd 975 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for James A. Garfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 126 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1989 138 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1990 154 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1991 156 10 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1992 167 9 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 148 23 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1994 134 16 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 134 12 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 134 12 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 113 22 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1999 108 14 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 111 18 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 107 22 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 102 16 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2003 102 16 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2004 95 13 4 25 1 n/a n/a 0 138
2005 86 18 4 39 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 82 19 5 32 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 71 19 5 29 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 72 21 5 36 1 n/a n/a 0 135
2009 66 26 5 24 1 0 0 0 122
2010 67 19 1 23 1 0 9 0 120
2011 53 16 1 28 1 0 6 0 105
2012 64 14 2 26 0 0 9 0 115
2013 71 15 7 28 0 0 9 0 130
2014 69 15 9 30 0 0 8 0 131
2015 69 14 9 32 0 0 6 0 130
2016 87 9 11 31 0 0 8 0 146
2017 76 17 13 41 0 0 7 0 154
2018 57 16 14 44 0 0 6 0 137
2019 70 14 9 33 0 0 8 0 134
2020 73 16 5 25 0 0 7 0 126
2021 70 18 7 20 0 0 7 0 122
2022 78 15 6 22 0 0 10 0 131
2023 79 11 4 24 0 0 10 0 128

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James A. Garfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.0 16.6 n/a
1989 142 8.0 17.7 n/a
1990 173 8.0 21.6 4
1991 180 8.0 22.5 6.1
1992 187 9.0 20.7 8
1993 180 9.5 18.9 11.7
1994 163 8.5 19.2 10.4
1995 164 7.0 23.4 20.1
1996 164 7.0 23.4 20.1
1998 155 7.0 22.1 17.4
1999 141 7.0 20.1 14.9
2000 148 7.0 21.1 20.3
2001 151 7.3 20.7 26.5
2002 138 8.0 17.3 34.1
2003 138 8.0 17.3 34.1
2004 138 8.0 17.3 29
2005 148 8.0 18.5 n/a
2006 139 9.0 15.4 34.5
2007 125 9.0 13.9 31.2
2008 135 9.0 15.0 46.7
2009 122 9.9 12.8 40.2
2010 120 9.0 13.3 33.3
2011 105 7.2 14.5 41
2012 115 10.6 10.7 31.3
2013 130 9.1 14.2 32.3
2014 131 9.2 14.2 40.5
2015 130 11.0 11.8 39.2
2016 146 11.0 13.2 32.9
2017 154 12.5 12.3 33.1
2018 137 11.3 12.1 35
2019 134 9.9 13.5 23.9
2020 126 9.4 13.4 26.2
2021 122 10.8 11.2 23.8
2022 131 9.3 14.0 26.7
2023 128 10.8 11.7 21.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James A. Garfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.0 16.6 n/a
1989 142 8.0 17.7 n/a
1990 173 8.0 21.6 4
1991 180 8.0 22.5 6.1
1992 187 9.0 20.7 8
1993 180 9.5 18.9 11.7
1994 163 8.5 19.2 10.4
1995 164 7.0 23.4 20.1
1996 164 7.0 23.4 20.1
1998 155 7.0 22.1 17.4
1999 141 7.0 20.1 14.9
2000 148 7.0 21.1 20.3
2001 151 7.3 20.7 26.5
2002 138 8.0 17.3 34.1
2003 138 8.0 17.3 34.1
2004 138 8.0 17.3 29
2005 148 8.0 18.5 n/a
2006 139 9.0 15.4 34.5
2007 125 9.0 13.9 31.2
2008 135 9.0 15.0 46.7
2009 122 9.9 12.8 40.2
2010 120 9.0 13.3 33.3
2011 105 7.2 14.5 41
2012 115 10.6 10.7 31.3
2013 130 9.1 14.2 32.3
2014 131 9.2 14.2 40.5
2015 130 11.0 11.8 39.2
2016 146 11.0 13.2 32.9
2017 154 12.5 12.3 33.1
2018 137 11.3 12.1 35
2019 134 9.9 13.5 23.9
2020 126 9.4 13.4 26.2
2021 122 10.8 11.2 23.8
2022 131 9.3 14.0 26.7
2023 128 10.8 11.7 21.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James A. Garfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (5.0%) $8,812 (95.0%) $9,274

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James A. Garfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 1342 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James A. Garfield Elementary School)77.878.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)63.659.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James A. Garfield Elementary School)72.264.3
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)70.552.1
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James A. Garfield Elementary School)94.789.4
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)64.576.1
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James A. Garfield Elementary School)84.379
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)6762.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James A. Garfield Elementary School)73.779
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)63.877.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (James A. Garfield Elementary School)68.431.6
 36.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)5649.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students134128
 4.5%
African American1411
 21.4%
American Indian00
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic3324
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7079
 12.9%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%21.9%
 2%


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James A. Garfield Elementary School ranks 396th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 128 students attended James A. Garfield Elementary School.

Students at James A. Garfield Elementary School are 62% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend James A. Garfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Collingswood Middle School
High : Collingswood High School


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