HOWARD R. YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Howard R. Yocum Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Maple Shade School District school district, located in MAPLE SHADE, NJ with about 550 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Howard R. Yocum Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Howard R. Yocum Elementary School, located in Maple Shade, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where young learners can build strong academic skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while developing essential social-emotional habits.
As part of the Maple Shade School District, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach, often utilizing small-group instruction and collaborative classroom activities to meet diverse learning needs. The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, supported by a staff committed to maintaining close communication with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for every child.
For more information, contact Howard R. Yocum Elementary School at (856) 779-7423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MAPLE SHADE, NJ 08052
(856) 779-7423
HOWARD R. YOCUM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MAPLE SHADE, NJ with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Maple Shade School District
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 49.56
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 550 students
- White
- 46.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 23.5%
- Black or African American
- 18.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 5.6%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.