School Overview
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.
649
Total Students
61.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for General Charles G. Harker School
Demographic Student Count
White420
Hispanic71
Black86
Asian30
Two or More41
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    420 (64.7 %)
  • Black
    86 (13.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    71 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    41 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    30 (4.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Swedesboro-Woolwich School District
Phone: (856)241-1552
Website: http://www.swedesboro-woolwich.com/Domain/210
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Grade 3 211
Grade 4 202
Grade 5 207
Ungraded 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for General Charles G. Harker School
Grade Student Count
Grade 3211
Grade 4202
Grade 5207
Ungraded29
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for General Charles G. Harker School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31248.1%
Male33751.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)