Edward T. Hamilton vs. James F. Cooper Elementary School
Should you attend Edward T. Hamilton or James F. Cooper Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Edward T. Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward T. Hamilton 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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
516 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#380 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#389 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
42
Grade 1 Students
91
40
Grade 2 Students
90
38
Grade 3 Students
84
41
Grade 4 Students
86
34
Grade 5 Students
77
39
Ungraded Students
-
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
19%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
58%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
