James F. Cooper Elementary School vs. Edward T. Hamilton
Should I attend James F. Cooper Elementary School or Edward T. Hamilton? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Edward T. Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward T. Hamilton ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
240 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#313 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
88
Grade 1 Students
38
89
Grade 2 Students
40
90
Grade 3 Students
33
83
Grade 4 Students
33
79
Grade 5 Students
33
83
Ungraded Students
23
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
25%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
52%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
