- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherry Hill, NJ
James F. Cooper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James F. Cooper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340300001444
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James F. Cooper Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 12
- elementary schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James F. Cooper Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
James F. Cooper Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340300001444 · Cherry Hill, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
James F. Cooper Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James F. Cooper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School East
2,120 students
- Cherry Hill Hi
Cherry Hill High School West
1,287 students
- John a. Carusi
John a. Carusi Middle School
859 students
- Rosa Internati 745
Rosa International Middle School
745 students
- Henry C. Beck 701
Henry C. Beck Middle School
701 students
- This school 284
James F. Cooper Elementary School
284 students
What this shows James F. Cooper Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How James F. Cooper Elementary School compares
James F. Cooper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 52% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Asian 20.1%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, James F. Cooper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Hill School District reports $24,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James F. Cooper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James F. Cooper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about James F. Cooper Elementary School
How many students attend James F. Cooper Elementary School?
James F. Cooper Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Cooper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Cooper Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James F. Cooper Elementary School?
14.3% of students at James F. Cooper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James F. Cooper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James F. Cooper Elementary School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James F. Cooper Elementary School?
James F. Cooper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James F. Cooper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cherry Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Hill School District?
Besides James F. Cooper Elementary School, Cherry Hill School District also operates Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students), Cherry Hill High School West (1,287 students), and John a. Carusi Middle School (859 students). See the Cherry Hill School District district page for the complete list.