Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James F. Cooper Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James F. Cooper Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
9%
15%
White
55%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James F. Cooper Elementary School's ranking?
James F. Cooper Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James F. Cooper Elementary School often compared to?
James F. Cooper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School, Edward T. Hamilton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James F. Cooper Elementary School?
265 students attend James F. Cooper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James F. Cooper Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James F. Cooper Elementary School?
James F. Cooper Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James F. Cooper Elementary School offer ?
James F. Cooper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James F. Cooper Elementary School part of?
James F. Cooper Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is James F. Cooper Elementary School located?
James F. Cooper Elementary School is located in the Greentree neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Greentree.
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