Clara Barton Elementary School
Clara Barton Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Clara Barton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Clara Barton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Clara Barton Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clara Barton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clara Barton Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1065 out of 2239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 29% |
| Black | 10% | 15% |
| White | 53% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Hill School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clara Barton Elementary School is Alternative High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is John A. Carusi Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cherry Hill John A. Carusi Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 952 students10
0.8 miles
315 Roosevelt Dr
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220 0.8 6-8 952 - Cherry Hill Joyce Kilmer Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 457 students10
0.8 miles
2900 Chapel Ave
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 667-3903 0.8 K-5 457 - Cherry Hill Kingston Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 403 students10
1.1 miles
320 Kingston Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986 1.1 K-5 403 - Cherry Hill Alternative High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 36 students10
1.3 miles
Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311 1.3 9-12 36 - Cherry Hill A. Russell Knight Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 362 students10
1.6 miles
140 Old Carriage Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830 1.6 K-5 362
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