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Central School

Summary:

Central School is an exceptional elementary school located in Haddonfield School District, serving 437 students in grades PK-5. This top-performing school has consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the past decade.

Central School's students significantly outperform state and district averages on NJSLA/NJSLA-S assessments, with many grades achieving over 80% proficiency or better. The school's 5th-grade students even achieved 100% proficiency in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, an exceptional result. Additionally, Central School maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a focus on equity and inclusive practices.

While Central School outperforms nearby J. Fithian Tatem School and Elizabeth Haddon School, both part of the Haddonfield School District, the performance gap is not as significant as the comparison to schools in other districts, such as the Cherry Hill School District and Haddon Township School District. Overall, Central School's consistent high performance, strong student outcomes, and focus on equity make it a standout elementary school in New Jersey.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Three Lincoln Avenue
       Haddonfield, NJ  08033

(856) 429-5851

District: Haddonfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,314 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

Middle:    Haddonfield Middle School
High:    Haddonfield Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.7%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central School ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Haddonfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.08. (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 Central School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Haddonfield School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Haddonfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 15.3. 1 elementary schools in the Haddonfield School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $6,314. 1 elementary schools in the Haddonfield School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 9th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

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Haddonfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Haddonfield School District 42nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central School

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Rank History for all students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.53 233rd 1204 80.6%
2004 87.66 20th 1298 98.5%
2005 85.23 39th 1303 97.0%
2006 78.96 201st 1314 84.7%
2007 72.21 399th 1329 70.0%
2008 75.67 315th 1338 76.5%
2009 84.73 96th 1346 92.9%
2010 82.87 133rd 1354 90.2%
2011 78.82 254th 1360 81.3%
2012 78.72 257th 1363 81.1%
2013 85.30 94th 1367 93.1%
2014 86.13 82nd 1363 94.0%
2015 93.20 48th 1357 96.5%
2016 92.08 62nd 1346 95.4%
2017 91.34 65th 1352 95.2%
2018 90.83 82nd 1353 93.9%
2019 86.59 151st 1360 88.9%
2021 94.12 53rd 1317 96.0%
2022 95.94 20th 1345 98.5%
2023 97.19 6th 1342 99.6%
2024 97.08 9th 1338 99.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.63 238th 1001 76.2%
2019 91.85 58th 1007 94.2%
2021 90.61 37th 868 95.7%
2022 96.54 24th 949 97.5%
2023 99.81 5th 958 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.18 87th 1333 93.5%
2019 84.93 158th 1331 88.1%
2021 95.36 27th 1290 97.9%
2022 96.24 7th 1326 99.5%
2023 94.14 39th 1318 97.0%
2024 95.55 20th 1317 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.79 109th 1334 91.8%
2019 86.33 135th 1335 89.9%
2021 89.68 114th 1297 91.2%
2022 94.62 42nd 1324 96.8%
2023 98.22 3rd 1315 99.8%
2024 97.60 7th 1313 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.17 52nd 1022 94.9%
2019 82.19 122nd 1023 88.1%
2021 89.76 43rd 964 95.5%
2022 93.23 18th 976 98.2%
2023 95.68 6th 975 99.4%
2024 94.90 11th 963 98.9%
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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 Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 248 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 236 10 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1991 242 7 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1992 270 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 281 9 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 296 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 305 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 305 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 294 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 281 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 277 4 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 262 3 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2002 272 3 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2003 272 3 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2004 253 9 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 288 4 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2006 260 4 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2007 244 5 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 256 6 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2009 262 11 10 3 0 0 0 0 286
2010 283 15 12 4 0 0 1 0 315
2011 281 7 9 8 1 0 4 0 310
2012 306 8 12 6 1 0 8 0 341
2013 316 6 10 7 1 0 11 0 351
2014 350 7 13 6 1 0 16 0 393
2015 365 6 9 8 1 0 15 0 404
2016 371 4 8 11 1 0 18 0 413
2017 358 3 6 12 0 1 26 0 406
2018 354 3 9 16 0 1 29 0 412
2019 364 4 9 13 0 1 28 0 419
2020 361 3 9 13 0 1 30 0 417
2021 333 6 10 13 0 1 30 0 393
2022 369 3 14 19 0 1 32 0 438
2023 375 3 14 18 0 0 27 0 437
2024 373 2 13 17 0 0 30 0 435

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 13.0 19.1 n/a
1989 256 13.0 19.6 n/a
1990 250 13.0 19.2 0.8
1991 256 14.0 18.2 0.4
1992 280 15.0 18.6 0.7
1993 296 15.0 19.7 2
1994 311 15.0 20.7 1.3
1995 314 18.1 17.3 2.2
1996 314 18.1 17.3 2.2
1998 307 15.8 19.4 1
1999 293 16.8 17.4 0.3
2000 291 16.8 17.3 1.7
2001 274 17.1 16.0 1.5
2002 295 16.8 17.6 2
2003 295 16.8 17.6 2
2004 277 18.5 15.0 2.9
2005 307 21.5 14.3 n/a
2006 278 20.0 13.9 2.9
2007 268 16.0 16.8 1.1
2008 278 15.0 18.5 3.2
2009 286 21.4 10.8 3.5
2010 315 18.0 17.5 1.3
2011 310 16.5 18.7 0
2012 341 22.6 15.0 0.9
2013 351 n/a n/a 0
2014 393 5.0 78.6 1
2015 404 27.0 14.9 2.2
2016 413 32.0 12.9 2.2
2017 406 25.2 16.0 2.5
2018 412 29.7 13.8 1.2
2019 419 32.8 12.7 1.7
2020 417 27.9 14.9 1.4
2021 393 27.9 14.0 1
2022 438 26.4 16.5 0.7
2023 437 26.4 16.5 0.9
2024 435 28.4 15.3 0.7

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 Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 249 13.0 19.1 n/a
1989 256 13.0 19.6 n/a
1990 250 13.0 19.2 0.8
1991 256 14.0 18.2 0.4
1992 280 15.0 18.6 0.7
1993 296 15.0 19.7 2
1994 311 15.0 20.7 1.3
1995 314 18.1 17.3 2.2
1996 314 18.1 17.3 2.2
1998 307 15.8 19.4 1
1999 293 16.8 17.4 0.3
2000 291 16.8 17.3 1.7
2001 274 17.1 16.0 1.5
2002 295 16.8 17.6 2
2003 295 16.8 17.6 2
2004 277 18.5 15.0 2.9
2005 307 21.5 14.3 n/a
2006 278 20.0 13.9 2.9
2007 268 16.0 16.8 1.1
2008 278 15.0 18.5 3.2
2009 286 21.4 10.8 3.5
2010 315 18.0 17.5 1.3
2011 310 16.5 18.7 0
2012 341 22.6 15.0 0.9
2013 351 n/a n/a 0
2014 393 5.0 78.6 1
2015 404 27.0 14.9 2.2
2016 413 32.0 12.9 2.2
2017 406 25.2 16.0 2.5
2018 412 29.7 13.8 1.2
2019 419 32.8 12.7 1.7
2020 417 27.9 14.9 1.4
2021 393 27.9 14.0 1
2022 438 26.4 16.5 0.7
2023 437 26.4 16.5 0.9
2024 435 28.4 15.3 0.7

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 Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $347 (5.5%) $5,967 (94.5%) $6,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 1342 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)75.882.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Haddonfield School District)70.672.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central School)75.982.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Haddonfield School District)78.380.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)75.493.9
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Haddonfield School District)75.579.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central School)8787.7
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Haddonfield School District)78.876.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)8598.7
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Haddonfield School District)85.295.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central School)66.790.8
 24.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Haddonfield School District)74.584.6
 10.1%
   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 Students419437
 4.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian914
 55.6%
Hispanic1318
 38.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White364375
 3%
Two or More Races2827
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.7%0.9%
 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haddonfield Middle School
High : Haddonfield Memorial High School

Students at Central School are 86% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Yes! Central School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Central School.


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