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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GIBBSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340585001490

Gibbsboro Elementary School

37 KIRKWOOD RD, GIBBSBORO, NJ 08026 · (856) 783-1140 · Camden County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL281 STUDENTS
Enrollment
281
Elementary
STATE 405
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
37 FTE teachers
STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
79 students
STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
29
Grade 1
23
Grade 2
30
Grade 3
31
Grade 4
24
Grade 5
27
Grade 6
24
Grade 7
27
Grade 8
27
Student demographics
White
17261%
STATE 37%
Hispanic
3713%
STATE 35%
Black
3613%
STATE 14%
Asian
166%
STATE 10%
Two+
207%
STATE 3%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14853%
Female
13347%

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Test scores

NJSLA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
49.4%
NJ avg 53.1% . +6.0pp since 2023
Math
35.8%
NJ avg 41.6% . +0.9pp since 2023
Source: NJSLA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.8%
based on NJ schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-14.0pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
281
+19 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
was 9.9:1
% White
61%
was 77%
% Hispanic
13%
was 12%
% Black
13%
was 3%
% Asian
6%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gibbsboro Elementary School

As a tight-knit K-5 school in GIBBSBORO, New Jersey, Gibbsboro Elementary School works with 281 students from grades pre-K through 8, operated by Gibbsboro Elementary School District. Compared to the state average of about 405 students per school, that is 31% leaner than typical.

Gibbsboro Elementary School is a school of Gibbsboro Elementary School District, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Demographically, Gibbsboro Elementary School shows that White students make up the majority at 61%. The remainder breaks down as 13% Hispanic, 13% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% Asian.

Looking at school resources, Gibbsboro Elementary School shows 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 7.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.4:1, putting Gibbsboro Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 28% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Camden County (around 50%), the school's rate is meaningfully below typical.

With demographic context factored in, Gibbsboro Elementary School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 50.8%, the actual is 36.8%, a residual of -14.0 points.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Camden County indicate the typical household earns roughly $88,755 per year, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Gibbsboro Elementary School is one of 158 public schools in Camden County (combined enrollment of about 82,104 students).

The closest other public school is Eastern Camden County Regional High School, roughly 0.9 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Gibbsboro Elementary School at 5th of 8; the average score across the group is 38.0%.

Gibbsboro Elementary School operates from a suburban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Gibbsboro Elementary School has edged up 7%, going from 262 students in 2018 to 281 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 77% to 61%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 9.9:1 in 2018 to 7.7:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Camden County at a glance

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Population
527,257
Census ACS
Median income
$88,755
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
158
82,104 students

Quick facts

School name
Gibbsboro Elementary School
District
Gibbsboro Elementary School District
Address
37 KIRKWOOD RD, GIBBSBORO, NJ 08026
Phone
(856) 783-1140
County
Camden County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
281
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
79 (28%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
340585001490
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gibbsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Gibbsboro Elementary School?
Gibbsboro Elementary School enrolls approximately 281 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Gibbsboro Elementary School serve?
Gibbsboro Elementary School serves grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Gibbsboro Elementary School have?
Gibbsboro Elementary School employs 37 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7:1.
How diverse is Gibbsboro Elementary School?
Gibbsboro Elementary School reports a student body of 61% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Black, 6% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Gibbsboro Elementary School?
Gibbsboro Elementary School is overseen by Gibbsboro Elementary School District in Camden County.
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