- Enrollment
- 2,120
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherry Hill, NJ
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Paine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340300001458
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Paine Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Cherry Hill · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Paine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Cherry Hill, NJ.
School address
District: Cherry Hill School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340300001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Thomas Paine Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340300001458 · Cherry Hill, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.2:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Hill High School East (2,120 students)
Thomas Paine Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas Paine 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 342
Thomas Paine Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Thomas Paine Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Paine Elementary School compares
Thomas Paine 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 12.9%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Thomas Paine 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 Thomas Paine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill High School East | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower 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 Thomas Paine 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Paine Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Thomas Paine Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Paine Elementary School?
20.3% of students at Thomas Paine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Paine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Paine Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Cherry Hill, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Thomas Paine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Thomas Paine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cherry Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks #6 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 Thomas Paine 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.