G.H. Carson Elementary School in Pennsauken, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

358

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

43rd percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

329.5

G.H. Carson Elementary School: 358 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

10.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 301
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 10:1

What the reported data says about G.H. Carson Elementary School

G.H. Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Pennsauken. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District. NCES reports 358 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and Black (18.7%). English learners represent 18.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking G.H. Carson Elementary School

1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 18.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 78.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.8%
Hispanic67.3%
Black18.7%
Asian9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Delair Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

301 reported students

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

418 reported students

George B. Fine Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

245 reported students

Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST

Elementary · Grades KG–08

184 reported students

Pennsauken Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

622 reported students

Baldwin Elementary School

Other · Grades PK–PK

138 reported students

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Public schools near G.H. Carson Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST Elementary · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District	KG–08	184	0.7 mi
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School Elementary · Camden City School District	PK–08	593	0.8 mi
Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School Elementary · Camden City School District	PK–08	515	0.9 mi
Merchantville Elementary School Elementary · Merchantville School District	PK–08	394	1.1 mi
Thomas H. Dudley Family School Elementary · Camden City School District	PK–08	549	1.3 mi
William P Tatem Elementary School Elementary · Collingswood Public School District	KG–05	248	1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about G.H. Carson Elementary School

What grades does G.H. Carson Elementary School serve?

G.H. Carson Elementary School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District.

How many students attend G.H. Carson Elementary School?

G.H. Carson Elementary School reported 358 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at G.H. Carson Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 358 students and 33.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is G.H. Carson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

G.H. Carson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of G.H. Carson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

78.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is G.H. Carson Elementary School in?

G.H. Carson Elementary School is part of Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, based in Pennsauken, NJ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near G.H. Carson Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST (0.7 mi), Octavius V. Catto Community Family School (0.8 mi), Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.