Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Paine Elementary School serves the northern part of Cherry Hill, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Paine Elementary School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Paine Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#556 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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)17%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 Thomas Paine Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Paine Elementary School is ranked #556 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Paine Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Paine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School, Bret Harte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elementary School?
342 students attend Thomas Paine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thomas Paine Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Thomas Paine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Paine Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Paine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Paine Elementary School part of?
Thomas Paine Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
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