Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Stockton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Stockton Elementary School serves the southeast part of Cherry Hill, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most students live within a 1.5-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away, typically resulting in a 5-10 minute drive.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Stockton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Stockton Elementary School's student population of 394 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
354 acres
School Rankings
Richard Stockton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Stockton Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Stockton Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Stockton Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Richard Stockton Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Stockton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Richard Stockton Elementary School?
394 students attend Richard Stockton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Richard Stockton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Stockton Elementary School?
Richard Stockton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richard Stockton Elementary School offer ?
Richard Stockton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Stockton Elementary School part of?
Richard Stockton Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Stockton Elementary School located?
Richard Stockton Elementary School is located in the Greentree neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Greentree.
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