GENERAL CHARLES G. HARKER SCHOOL

GENERAL CHARLES G. HARKER SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District school district, located in WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ with about 714 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 62 teachers, GENERAL CHARLES G. HARKER 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.

GENERAL CHARLES G. HARKER SCHOOL, located on Oldmans Creek Road in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, is a prominent elementary school serving students in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (generally grades 3 through 6). As a focal point of the local community, the school emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the integration of modern instructional practices to prepare students for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Harker School is characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and a focus on the "whole child." The school environment encourages collaboration among staff, students, and parents, often hosting programs that promote social-emotional growth alongside standard core subjects. With its location in the growing Woolwich Township area, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching foundation for a diverse student body, maintaining a dedication to both technological literacy and traditional academic rigor.

For more information, contact GENERAL CHARLES G. HARKER SCHOOL at (856) 241-1552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.