Howard Yocum Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Maple Shade, New Jersey 08052 · Maple Shade School District
#678 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#10590 of 50,301 nationally
About Howard Yocum Elementary
Howard Yocum Elementary is a public elementary located in Maple Shade, in the Maple Shade School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 507 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 678th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 507.
There are 4 schools in Maple Shade; Howard Yocum Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Howard Yocum Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Howard Yocum Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Pennsauken · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students · 1.5 km away
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
622 students · 1.6 km away
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Maple Shade · Public middle · Grades 5–6
355 students · 1.8 km away
George B. Fine Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
245 students · 1.9 km away
Cinnaminson Middle School
Cinnaminson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
671 students · 2.3 km away
Maple Shade High School
Maple Shade · Public high · Grades 7–12
944 students · 2.3 km away
Pennsauken High School
Pennsauken · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,588 students · 2.4 km away
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Pennsauken · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students · 2.5 km away
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
Maple Shade · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
554 students · 2.8 km away
Cinnaminson Memorial School
Cinnaminson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
44 students · 3.3 km away
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Wanaque Elementary School
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506 students
Public School Number Three
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Belleville PS8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Yocum Elementary a good school?
Howard Yocum Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #678 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Howard Yocum Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Howard Yocum Elementary ranks #678 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #10590 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Howard Yocum Elementary?
Howard Yocum Elementary had 507 students in 2025.
Is Howard Yocum Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Howard Yocum Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Howard Yocum Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howard Yocum Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.