Joseph D Sharp Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
2%
32%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
78%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Joseph D Sharp Elementary School?
360 students attend Joseph D Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Joseph D Sharp Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph D Sharp Elementary School?
Joseph D Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph D Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Joseph D Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph D Sharp Elementary School part of?
Joseph D Sharp Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.

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