NJPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

G.H. Carson Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey|Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District

PENNSAUKEN, NJ 08109

School Profile

Grades
PK–3
Enrollment
359
Student:Teacher
11.6:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
56.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
10-14%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
3.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
3 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1
Near average in NJ

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
624
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
30
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$24,299
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$15,039
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$32,039
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 62%Local 31%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$376,063
+2.6% 1yr+34.4% 5yr
Philadelphia, PA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
6.7%
Uninsured residents
11.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,156
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,074
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
357 (33%)
Speech/Language Impairment
306 (28%)
Autism
166 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
135 (13%)
Intellectual Disability
42 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
30 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

358
Current enrollment
Stable(-5% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about G.H. Carson Elementary School

Enrollment at G.H. Carson Elementary School stands at 359 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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