Is Centre City Elementary School a good school?

Centre City Elementary School ranks 382 nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Centre City Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 492 students attended Centre City Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Centre City Elementary School?

Students at Centre City Elementary School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Centre City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Centre City Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Clearview Regional Middle School Middle : J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School High : Clearview Regional High School

Centre City Elementary School

Summary:

Centre City Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mantua, New Jersey, serving 492 students from kindergarten to 3rd grade as part of the Mantua Township School District.

Centre City Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 63.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.7% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly higher than the state averages. The school also excels in supporting its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top 14% and top 1% of New Jersey elementary schools for these subgroups, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.1 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

Compared to nearby schools like Sewell Elementary School, Samuel Mickle School, and Oak Valley Elementary School, Centre City Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.3% in 2017-2018 to 20.3% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school and district should address to ensure continued student success.

Detail:

Public K-3

301 Columbus Dr
Mantua, NJ 08051

(856) 468-2100

District: Mantua Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
382^nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,902

Students who attend Centre City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clearview Regional Middle School
	J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
High:	Clearview Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.8%

Hispanic:

10.6%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Centre City Elementary School ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.8%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centre City Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Centre City Elementary School employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centre City Elementary School is $8,902.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Centre City Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centre City Elementary School 382^nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Centre City Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

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Rank History for Centre City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	62.91	565^th	1204	53.1%
2004	64.46	577^th	1298	55.5%
2005	64.39	587^th	1303	55.0%
2006	67.15	541^st	1314	58.8%
2007	65.26	600^th	1329	54.9%
2008	71.84	423^rd	1338	68.4%
2009	62.43	612^th	1346	54.5%
2010	71.58	420^th	1354	69.0%
2011	68.22	531^st	1360	61.0%
2012	76.03	335^th	1363	75.4%
2013	70.13	490^th	1367	64.2%
2014	64.97	577^th	1363	57.7%
2015	52.38	686^th	1357	49.4%
2016	77.32	319^th	1346	76.3%
2017	79.66	287^th	1352	78.8%
2018	80.42	258^th	1353	80.9%
2019	74.32	382^nd	1360	71.9%
2021	60.69	456^th	1317	65.4%
2022	84.84	211^th	1345	84.3%
2023	73.09	382^nd	1342	71.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2019	69.06	242^nd	1007	76.0%
2021	65.68	209^th	868	75.9%
2022	96.28	26^th	949	97.3%
2023	80.43	134^th	958	86.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	79.34	132^nd	942	86.0%
2019	71.00	176^th	948	81.4%
2021	27.65	650^th	839	22.5%
2022	86.12	73^rd	863	91.5%
2023	98.68	7^th	910	99.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	82.32	200^th	1333	85.0%
2019	72.47	374^th	1331	71.9%
2021	70.31	314^th	1290	75.7%
2022	83.96	204^th	1326	84.6%
2023	75.90	322^nd	1318	75.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	76.10	316^th	1334	76.3%
2019	75.07	325^th	1335	75.7%
2021	49.99	574^th	1297	55.7%
2022	84.47	197^th	1324	85.1%
2023	69.41	397^th	1315	69.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.57	203^rd	896	77.3%
2023	72.86	213^th	982	78.3%

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Rank History for White students at Centre City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	75.61	209^th	1022	79.5%
2019	62.45	377^th	1023	63.1%
2021	53.20	415^th	964	57.0%
2022	82.19	132^nd	976	86.5%
2023	56.97	418^th	975	57.1%

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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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 1, 2018

My child attended Centre City Elementary School from K - 3 grade. She did exceptionally well thanks to the amazing principal, teachers, and staff. As parents, it was by far the best experience we have ever had with a school district and my daughter enjoyed her time at Centre City. It was such a wonderful family oriented environment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Centre City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	194	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	206
1989	222	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	229
1990	264	9	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	275
1991	273	9	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	286
1992	296	9	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	314
1993	316	10	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	337
1994	534	9	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	557
1995	593	14	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	620
1996	593	14	1	7	5	n/a	n/a	620
1998	671	4	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	687
1999	720	7	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	741
2000	729	15	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	749
2001	716	15	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	741
2002	427	11	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	445
2003	427	11	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	445
2004	457	13	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	481
2005	559	23	4	12	3	n/a	n/a	601
2006	524	26	6	8	4	n/a	n/a	568
2007	568	24	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	611
2008	519	28	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	565
2009	525	24	8	15	1	0	1	574
2010	532	14	5	14	2	0	7	574
2011	553	10	5	19	1	0	3	591
2012	484	14	5	18	0	0	2	523
2013	450	12	8	18	0	0	2	490
2014	431	17	5	17	0	0	4	474
2015	426	21	7	14	0	0	3	471
2016	422	20	8	10	0	0	2	462
2017	416	16	10	8	0	0	5	455
2018	408	20	12	10	0	0	5	455
2019	429	13	12	15	0	0	7	476
2020	373	19	10	28	0	0	18	448
2021	356	17	10	34	0	0	24	441
2022	362	22	12	39	0	0	22	457
2023	378	22	10	52	0	0	30	492

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 Centre City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	17.0	12.1	n/a
1989	229	19.0	12.0	n/a
1990	275	21.0	13.0	12.4
1991	286	21.0	13.6	11.5
1992	314	22.0	14.2	16.2
1993	337	23.8	14.2	17.2
1994	557	37.1	15.0	15.8
1995	620	37.3	16.6	10.8
1996	620	37.3	16.6	10.8
1998	687	44.4	15.5	8.7
1999	741	44.6	16.6	8.4
2000	749	48.7	15.4	13.1
2001	741	49.0	15.1	9.6
2002	445	30.6	14.5	5.2
2003	445	30.6	14.5	5.2
2004	481	33.8	14.2	6.9
2005	601	36.9	16.3	n/a
2006	568	38.5	14.8	10
2007	611	35.0	17.5	12.1
2008	565	29.0	19.5	7.8
2009	574	44.4	9.0	12.4
2010	574	40.0	14.3	13.2
2011	591	39.5	14.9	15.2
2012	523	48.8	10.7	12.2
2013	490	42.5	11.5	19.6
2014	474	41.1	11.5	19.6
2015	471	40.0	11.7	21
2016	462	41.0	11.2	18.2
2017	455	44.7	10.1	23.1
2018	455	38.7	11.7	20.7
2019	476	39.7	11.9	17.9
2020	448	46.8	9.5	24.1
2021	441	45.8	9.6	20
2022	457	48.8	9.3	11.8
2023	492	48.5	10.1	16.7

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 Centre City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	17.0	12.1	n/a
1989	229	19.0	12.0	n/a
1990	275	21.0	13.0	12.4
1991	286	21.0	13.6	11.5
1992	314	22.0	14.2	16.2
1993	337	23.8	14.2	17.2
1994	557	37.1	15.0	15.8
1995	620	37.3	16.6	10.8
1996	620	37.3	16.6	10.8
1998	687	44.4	15.5	8.7
1999	741	44.6	16.6	8.4
2000	749	48.7	15.4	13.1
2001	741	49.0	15.1	9.6
2002	445	30.6	14.5	5.2
2003	445	30.6	14.5	5.2
2004	481	33.8	14.2	6.9
2005	601	36.9	16.3	n/a
2006	568	38.5	14.8	10
2007	611	35.0	17.5	12.1
2008	565	29.0	19.5	7.8
2009	574	44.4	9.0	12.4
2010	574	40.0	14.3	13.2
2011	591	39.5	14.9	15.2
2012	523	48.8	10.7	12.2
2013	490	42.5	11.5	19.6
2014	474	41.1	11.5	19.6
2015	471	40.0	11.7	21
2016	462	41.0	11.2	18.2
2017	455	44.7	10.1	23.1
2018	455	38.7	11.7	20.7
2019	476	39.7	11.9	17.9
2020	448	46.8	9.5	24.1
2021	441	45.8	9.6	20
2022	457	48.8	9.3	11.8
2023	492	48.5	10.1	16.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Centre City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$314 (3.5%)	$8,588 (96.5%)	$8,902

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centre City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 382^nd of 1342 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centre City Elementary School)	72.6	63.7	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mantua Township School District)	72.6	63.7	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Centre City Elementary School)	62.8	53.7	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mantua Township School District)	62.8	53.7	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	492	3.4%
African American	13	22	69.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	15	52	246.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	429	378	11.9%
Two or More Races	7	30	328.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.9%	16.7%	1.2%

Schools Near Centre City Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)				NJSLA Mathematics (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Centre City Elementary School	Public	K-3	301 Columbus Dr	Mantua	08051	Gloucester County	Mantua Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 468-2100	492	49	10.1	16.7%	378 (76.8%)	22 (4.5%)	52 (10.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.1%)	73.1	382^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	71.5%		84.8	211^th of 1345 public elementary schools	84.3%	171		63.7				53.7				$8,902	$314	$8,588
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	720 Purdue Ave	Wenonah	08090	Gloucester County	Deptford Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 464-1260	171	14	12.2	25.7%	99 (57.9%)	32 (18.7%)	24 (14.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$6,833		$6,833
Wenonah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 N Clinton Ave	Wenonah	08090	Gloucester County	Wenonah Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 468-6000	166	20	8.3	3.0%	145 (87.3%)	3 (1.8%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	76.4	333^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	75.2%		79.1	301^st of 1345 public elementary schools	77.6%	32	48.1	72.0	65.0	48.1	57.2	92.0	70.0	55.5	42.9	$14,142	$57	$14,085
Sewell Elementary School	Public	PK-K	40 McAnally Dr	Sewell	08080	Gloucester County	Mantua Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 468-0626	290	28	10.3	16.6%	223 (76.9%)	14 (4.8%)	31 (10.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.2%)								(n/a)										$8,500	$269	$8,231
Oak Valley Elementary School	Public	1-5	525 College Blvd	Wenonah	08090	Gloucester County	Deptford Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 415-9218	368	31	12.0	27.7%	247 (67.1%)	51 (13.9%)	57 (15.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	24.6	1016^th of 1342 public elementary schools	24.3%		30.4	933^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	30.6%	83	15.8	20.3	28.6	18.4		37.7	31.2	35.5		$6,912		$6,912
Harrison Township Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	120 N Main Street	Mullica Hill	08062	Gloucester County	Harrison Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 478-2016	770	62	12.4	9.5%	644 (83.6%)	36 (4.7%)	41 (5.3%)	21 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.6%)	74.9	358^th of 1342 public elementary schools	73.3%		68.3	446^th of 1345 public elementary schools	66.8%	88		51.6				68.2				$10,581	$66	$10,515
Green-Fields Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 Hill Lane	Woodbury	08096	Gloucester County	West Deptford Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 845-7929	504	41	12.4	28.2%	339 (67.3%)	51 (10.1%)	78 (15.5%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)	32.4	910^th of 1342 public elementary schools	32.2%		39.1	807^th of 1345 public elementary schools	40.0%	103		35.2	36.6			37.6	32.0			$10,486	$300	$10,186
Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	400 Hudson Avenue	Pitman	08071	Gloucester County	Pitman Boro School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(856) 589-2526	221	21	10.2	16.3%	188 (85.1%)	6 (2.7%)	22 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)								(n/a)										$13,553	$202	$13,351
Woodbury Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Academy Ave	Woodbury Hts	08097	Gloucester County	Woodbury Heights Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 848-2610	255	26	9.8	9.0%	192 (75.3%)	14 (5.5%)	31 (12.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.3%)	56.7	589^th of 1342 public elementary schools	56.1%		46.4	714^th of 1345 public elementary schools	46.9%	125	21.2	46.4	54.8	60.6	61.8	50.0	33.3	45.4	50.0	$12,936	$478	$12,458
Jeffrey Clark School	Public	PK, KG-2	7 Quaker Rd	Mickleton	08056	Gloucester County	East Greenwich Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(856) 423-0613	556	47	11.8	5.4%	442 (79.5%)	24 (4.3%)	37 (6.7%)	23 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)								(n/a)										$10,561	$67	$10,494

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