G.H. Carson Elementary School
PENNSAUKEN, NJ · Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · Grades PK-3
1,003rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
G.H. Carson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks G.H. Carson Elementary School 1,003rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
G.H. Carson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 98 students tested
G.H. Carson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 359 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.4% | 64.3% | ▲ 27.9 pts | |
| Black | 24.9% | 16.7% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 21.4% | 11.4% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 4.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near G.H. Carson Elementary School
Typical home value $354K in zip 08109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near G.H. Carson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District · 0.7 mi away10th of 1,324
ELA 96% · Math 81% - 1Octavius V. Catto Community Family SchoolCamden City School District · 0.8 mi away1,204th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 1Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary SchoolCamden City School District · 0.9 mi away1,238th of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 17% - 4Merchantville Elementary SchoolMerchantville School District · 1.1 mi away917th of 1,324
ELA 43% · Math 34% - 1Thomas H. Dudley Family SchoolCamden City School District · 1.3 mi away1,285th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 12% - 8William P Tatem Elementary SchoolCollingswood Public School District · 1.5 mi away365th of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 61% - 1Veterans Memorial Family SchoolCamden City School District · 1.5 mi away1,323rd of 1,324
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 8Mark Newbie Elementary SchoolCollingswood Public School District · 1.6 mi away395th of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is G.H. Carson Elementary School in?
G.H. Carson Elementary School is part of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district in PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey.
Is G.H. Carson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks G.H. Carson Elementary School 1,003rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of G.H. Carson Elementary School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 17%, Asian 11%, White 5% (359 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near G.H. Carson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08109 is $354K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.