- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340300001452
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 340300001452 · Cherry Hill, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joyce Kilmer 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 412
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Joyce Kilmer Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joyce Kilmer Elementary School compares
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 17.5%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Joyce Kilmer 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 Joyce Kilmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill High School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joyce Kilmer 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
23.7% of students at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School?
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Joyce Kilmer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School ranks #11 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 Joyce Kilmer 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.