General Charles G. Harker School

Summary:

General Charles G. Harker School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District in Woolwich Township, New Jersey, with 649 students.

Harker School consistently outperforms the state average on NJSLA/PARCC assessments, with 5th-grade students scoring 67.3% proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 52.3%. The school also excels in science, with a 5th-grade proficiency rate of 38.3% on the NJSLA-S, higher than the state average of 27.5%. Compared to nearby schools like Harrison Township Elementary and Logan Township Elementary, Harker School's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 67.7% is also noteworthy.

The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 23rd, 80th, and 86th percentiles in New Jersey for Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students, respectively. However, the school's performance for male students is slightly lower than for female students. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7% in 2022-2023 is lower than the state average, and it has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 17.87%.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1771 Oldmans Creek Road
       Woolwich Township, NJ  08085


(856) 241-1552

District: Swedesboro-Woolwich School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,057 Help


Students who attend General Charles G. Harker School usually attend:

Middle:    Kingsway Regional Middle School
    Walter Hill School
High:    Kingsway Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  667

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.0%
African American:
12.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Compare Details General Charles G. Harker School ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details General Charles G. Harker School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. Racial makeup is: White (64%), African American (12%), Hispanic (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at General Charles G. Harker School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District! (See more...)
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Compare General Charles G. Harker School employs 65.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at General Charles G. Harker School is $8,057, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

General Charles G. Harker School:

SchoolDigger ranks General Charles G. Harker School 357th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See General Charles G. Harker School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for General Charles G. Harker School

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Rank History for all students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 69.19 468th 1354 65.4%
2011 70.22 464th 1360 65.9%
2012 69.52 503rd 1363 63.1%
2013 68.23 528th 1367 61.4%
2014 65.12 574th 1363 57.9%
2015 53.21 668th 1357 50.8%
2016 50.42 718th 1346 46.7%
2017 60.49 585th 1352 56.7%
2018 59.15 590th 1353 56.4%
2019 56.94 624th 1360 54.1%
2021 63.52 431st 1317 67.3%
2022 73.73 378th 1345 71.9%
2023 68.84 436th 1342 67.5%
2024 75.02 357th 1338 73.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.58 107th 434 75.3%
2019 55.47 171st 463 63.1%
2023 76.37 96th 499 80.8%
2024 77.54 86th 559 84.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.37 342nd 1001 65.8%
2019 66.29 283rd 1007 71.9%
2021 69.16 180th 868 79.3%
2022 79.61 134th 949 85.9%
2023 72.76 181st 958 81.1%
2024 78.38 142nd 989 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 373rd 942 60.4%
2019 59.31 296th 948 68.8%
2021 72.28 110th 839 86.9%
2022 83.33 88th 863 89.8%
2023 59.72 283rd 910 68.9%
2024 67.53 207th 939 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.34 520th 1333 61.0%
2019 58.92 580th 1331 56.4%
2021 68.13 356th 1290 72.4%
2022 77.36 308th 1326 76.8%
2023 75.19 333rd 1318 74.7%
2024 78.72 291st 1317 77.9%
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Rank History for Male students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.97 616th 1334 53.8%
2019 54.80 626th 1335 53.1%
2021 57.86 473rd 1297 63.5%
2022 68.97 409th 1324 69.1%
2023 61.96 499th 1315 62.1%
2024 70.17 388th 1313 70.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.88 217th 370 41.4%
2019 37.68 243rd 370 34.3%
2021 63.73 130th 339 61.7%
2022 49.15 189th 348 45.7%
2023 34.02 248th 346 28.3%
2024 83.04 23rd 340 93.2%
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Rank History for African American students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.45 65th 517 87.4%
2019 75.85 96th 522 81.6%
2021 77.59 50th 456 89.0%
2022 72.49 98th 494 80.2%
2023 82.86 57th 463 87.7%
2024 73.08 80th 469 82.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.87 355th 870 59.2%
2019 48.13 441st 899 50.9%
2021 54.11 329th 896 63.3%
2022 74.43 185th 953 80.6%
2023 57.92 347th 982 64.7%
2024 58.54 358th 989 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at General Charles G. Harker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 582nd 1022 43.1%
2019 43.55 607th 1023 40.7%
2021 56.39 377th 964 60.9%
2022 70.83 269th 976 72.4%
2023 65.38 324th 975 66.8%
2024 75.41 195th 963 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 14, 2015

Open Quote My son has prevailed in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. Even though it's one of the fastest growing school districts on the east coast, he is not treated as a "number". The teachers care about their students, their school activities are fun and exciting. He really enjoys going to school each day. Close Quote



Enrollment information for General Charles G. Harker School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 503 93 39 21 0 0 5 0 661
2010 545 97 36 24 0 0 0 0 702
2011 548 98 42 31 0 0 0 0 719
2012 543 97 44 36 0 0 0 0 720
2013 576 88 47 32 0 0 0 0 743
2014 586 82 49 45 0 0 0 0 762
2015 597 100 45 43 0 0 0 0 785
2016 594 96 44 47 0 0 2 0 783
2017 580 101 46 50 0 1 0 0 778
2018 538 83 31 57 1 2 2 0 714
2019 484 81 33 61 0 1 16 0 676
2020 466 82 33 61 0 0 18 0 660
2021 464 77 28 62 1 0 21 0 653
2022 447 80 34 71 0 5 30 0 667
2023 420 86 30 71 0 1 41 0 649
2024 427 80 34 79 1 3 43 0 667

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at General Charles G. Harker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 661 53.3 10.0 10.7
2010 702 39.0 18.0 11.7
2011 719 35.5 20.2 12.4
2012 720 53.0 13.5 15.7
2013 743 57.1 13.0 11
2014 762 56.8 13.4 10.8
2015 785 60.0 13.0 11.7
2016 783 58.0 13.5 12.9
2017 778 61.1 12.7 14.1
2018 714 62.5 11.4 15.7
2019 676 63.8 10.5 18.2
2020 660 62.0 10.6 17.1
2021 653 60.1 10.8 14.4
2022 667 61.5 10.8 10.3
2023 649 61.5 10.5 17.9
2024 667 65.5 10.1 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio General Charles G. Harker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 661 53.3 10.0 10.7
2010 702 39.0 18.0 11.7
2011 719 35.5 20.2 12.4
2012 720 53.0 13.5 15.7
2013 743 57.1 13.0 11
2014 762 56.8 13.4 10.8
2015 785 60.0 13.0 11.7
2016 783 58.0 13.5 12.9
2017 778 61.1 12.7 14.1
2018 714 62.5 11.4 15.7
2019 676 63.8 10.5 18.2
2020 660 62.0 10.6 17.1
2021 653 60.1 10.8 14.4
2022 667 61.5 10.8 10.3
2023 649 61.5 10.5 17.9
2024 667 65.5 10.1 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for General Charles G. Harker School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $155 (1.9%) $7,902 (98.1%) $8,057

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on General Charles G. Harker School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 624th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 1342 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (General Charles G. Harker School)47.957.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)47.957.6
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (General Charles G. Harker School)6967.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)6967.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (General Charles G. Harker School)54.462.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)54.462.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (General Charles G. Harker School)56.565.7
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)56.565.7
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (General Charles G. Harker School)6352.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)6352.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (General Charles G. Harker School)5151.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Swedesboro-Woolwich School District)5151.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students676649
 4%
African American8186
 6.2%
American Indian00
Asian3330
 9.1%
Hispanic6171
 16.4%
Pacific Islander11
White484420
 13.2%
Two or More Races1641
 156.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%17.9%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about General Charles G. Harker School

In the 2023-24 school year, 667 students attended General Charles G. Harker School.

Students who attend General Charles G. Harker School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingsway Regional Middle School
Middle : Walter Hill School
High : Kingsway Regional High School

General Charles G. Harker School ranks 357th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at General Charles G. Harker School are 64% White, 12% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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