James F. Cooper Elementary School vs. Edward T. Hamilton
Should you attend James F. Cooper Elementary School or Edward T. Hamilton? 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
265 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#380 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
88
Grade 1 Students
40
91
Grade 2 Students
38
90
Grade 3 Students
41
84
Grade 4 Students
34
86
Grade 5 Students
39
77
Ungraded Students
31
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
23%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
55%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
