- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pennsauken, NJ
G.H. Carson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G.H. Carson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341287001632
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G.H. Carson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
G.H. Carson Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G.H. Carson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287001632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
G.H. Carson Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 341287001632 · Pennsauken, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsauken High School (1,588 students)
G.H. Carson Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
G.H. Carson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsauken Hig
Pennsauken High School
1,588 students
- Howard M. Phif
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
988 students
- Pennsauken Int 622
Pennsauken Intermediate School
622 students
- Benjamin Frank 418
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
418 students
- This school 358
G.H. Carson Elementary School
358 students
- Delair Element 301
Delair Elementary School
301 students
What this shows G.H. Carson Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How G.H. Carson Elementary School compares
G.H. Carson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
African American 18.7%
Asian 9.2%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, G.H. Carson Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G.H. Carson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsauken Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delair Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G.H. Carson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Pennsauken
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about G.H. Carson Elementary School
How many students attend G.H. Carson Elementary School?
G.H. Carson Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pennsauken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G.H. Carson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G.H. Carson Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G.H. Carson Elementary School?
40.3% of students at G.H. Carson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G.H. Carson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G.H. Carson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G.H. Carson Elementary School?
G.H. Carson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does G.H. Carson Elementary School rank among schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, G.H. Carson Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Pennsauken, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pennsauken on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides G.H. Carson Elementary School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Pennsauken High School (1,588 students), Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students), and Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.