- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Richard Stockton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Stockton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340300001456
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Stockton Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Stockton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Stockton Elementary School ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Richard Stockton Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340300001456 · Cherry Hill, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.6:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Richard Stockton Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Richard Stockton 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 394
Richard Stockton Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Richard Stockton Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Stockton Elementary School compares
Richard Stockton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
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 394 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 64.2%
Asian 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Richard Stockton 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 Richard Stockton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherry Hill High School West | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a. Carusi Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa International Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry C. Beck Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Stockton 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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Stockton Elementary School
How many students attend Richard Stockton Elementary School?
Richard Stockton Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Stockton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Stockton Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Stockton Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Richard Stockton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Stockton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Stockton Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Stockton Elementary School?
Richard Stockton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Richard Stockton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Stockton Elementary School ranks #3 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 Richard Stockton 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.