Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Sharp Elementary School's student population of 215 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Sharp Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1767 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Sharp Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School is ranked #1767 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Sharp Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Sharp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William P Tatem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School?
215 students attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thomas Sharp Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Sharp Elementary School?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Sharp Elementary School part of?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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