James A. Garfield Elementary School

www.collsk12.org

128 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James A. Garfield Elementary School, located at 480 Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, New Jersey, serves as a foundational component of the Collingswood Public School District. Situated in a historic and community-oriented town, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically engaging environment for its young learners. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes strong ties between students, families, and staff, aiming to build a solid educational base while promoting social-emotional development.

The school benefits from being part of a district that values community involvement and the enrichment of the student experience. With its central location in Collingswood, James A. Garfield Elementary takes advantage of the town's vibrant character to provide a well-rounded education. The faculty and administration focus on meeting the individual needs of their students through a blend of rigorous academics and character-building initiatives, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

128

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A. Garfield Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
79 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
24 (18.8 %)
Black
11 (8.6 %)
Two or More
10 (7.8 %)
Asian
4 (3.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Collingswood Public School District
Phone:	(856)962-5705
Website:	http://www.collsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 16