At a glance
Reported students
528
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Mary S. Shoemaker School: 528 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
11.3:1 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
- 472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Mary S. Shoemaker School
Mary S. Shoemaker School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Woodstown. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District. NCES reports 528 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 White (69.9%) and Black (13.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mary S. Shoemaker School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.9 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.9%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black13.3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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.
Other schools in Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodstown High School
High · Grades 09–12
550 reported students
Woodstown Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
303 reported students
William Roper Early Childhood Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
113 reported students
Public schools near Mary S. Shoemaker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Elementary School Elementary · South Harrison Township School District | PK–06 | 345 | 4.1 mi |
| General Charles G. Harker School Elementary · Swedesboro-Woolwich School District | 03–05 | 696 | 5.3 mi |
| Mannington Township Elementary School Elementary · Mannington Township School District | PK–08 | 170 | 6.3 mi |
| Upper Pittsgrove School Elementary · UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP School District | PK–08 | 340 | 6.4 mi |
| Alloway Township School Elementary · Alloway Twp School District | PK–08 | 285 | 6.5 mi |
| Governor Charles C. Stratton Elementary · Swedesboro-Woolwich School District | 01–02 | 433 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary S. Shoemaker School
What grades does Mary S. Shoemaker School serve?
Mary S. Shoemaker School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.
How many students attend Mary S. Shoemaker School?
Mary S. Shoemaker School reported 528 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary S. Shoemaker School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 528 students and 46.9 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 Mary S. Shoemaker School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary S. Shoemaker School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary S. Shoemaker School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.2% 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 Mary S. Shoemaker School in?
Mary S. Shoemaker School is part of Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District, based in Woodstown, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary S. Shoemaker School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Harrison Elementary School (4.1 mi), General Charles G. Harker School (5.3 mi), Mannington Township Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.