Garfield ECDC in Willingboro, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

294

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

14.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–KG

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

26th percentile

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

District median enrollment

386.5

Garfield ECDC: 294 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

20.3:1 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: 252
Teachers (FTE): 19
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about Garfield ECDC

Garfield ECDC is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Willingboro. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Willingboro Public School District. NCES reports 294 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.3:1, above 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 Black (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.8%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Garfield ECDC

1How do the reported 20.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 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: 4%
Students with disabilities: 9.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 56.1%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White3.7%
Hispanic21.8%
Black67%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.1%

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

Not reported as 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.

Twin Hills Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

332 reported students

Hawthorne Park Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

354 reported students

J.C.Stuart ECDC

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

365 reported students

W. R. James Sr. Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

408 reported students

James A Cotten Intermediate School

Middle · Grades 05–06

542 reported students

Willingboro Memorial Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

550 reported students

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Public schools near Garfield ECDC

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
Twin Hills Elementary School Elementary · Willingboro Public School District	KG–04	332	0.9 mi
Hawthorne Park Elementary School Elementary · Willingboro Public School District	01–04	354	1.2 mi
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School Elementary · Willingboro Public School District	01–04	408	1.9 mi
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School Elementary · Charter · Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School	KG–08	356	2.4 mi
J.C.Stuart ECDC Elementary · Willingboro Public School District	PK–KG	365	2.4 mi
Fleetwood Elementary School Elementary · Mount Laurel Township School District	PK–04	404	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Garfield ECDC

What grades does Garfield ECDC serve?

Garfield ECDC reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Willingboro Public School District.

How many students attend Garfield ECDC?

Garfield ECDC reported 294 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 252 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Garfield ECDC?

The calculated ratio is 20.3:1, based on 294 students and 14.5 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 Garfield ECDC a public, charter, or magnet school?

Garfield ECDC is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Willingboro Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Garfield ECDC students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

56.1% 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 Garfield ECDC in?

Garfield ECDC is part of Willingboro Public School District, based in Willingboro, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Garfield ECDC?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Twin Hills Elementary School (0.9 mi), Hawthorne Park Elementary School (1.2 mi), W. R. James Sr. Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.