At a glance
Reported students
284
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
James F. Cooper Elementary School: 284 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
11.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 239
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about James F. Cooper Elementary School
James F. Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cherry Hill. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Cherry Hill School District. NCES reports 284 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (47.9%) and Asian (20.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 24.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James F. Cooper Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 24.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.9%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black12.7%
- Asian20.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cherry Hill School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
342 reported students
Bret Harte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Woodcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
374 reported students
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
174 reported students
Richard Stockton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Public schools near James F. Cooper Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Stockton Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | KG–05 | 394 | 0.7 mi |
| J Harold Van Zant Elementary · Evesham Township School District | KG–05 | 621 | 0.8 mi |
| Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | KG–05 | 455 | 1.3 mi |
| Countryside Elementary School Elementary · Mount Laurel Township School District | PK–04 | 293 | 1.5 mi |
| Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | PK–KG | 174 | 1.8 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School Elementary · Mount Laurel Township School District | PK–04 | 366 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James F. Cooper Elementary School
What grades does James F. Cooper Elementary School serve?
James F. Cooper Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cherry Hill School District.
How many students attend James F. Cooper Elementary School?
James F. Cooper Elementary School reported 284 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 239 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James F. Cooper Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 284 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James F. Cooper Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James F. Cooper Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cherry Hill School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James F. Cooper Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James F. Cooper Elementary School in?
James F. Cooper Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District, based in Cherry Hill, NJ, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James F. Cooper Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richard Stockton Elementary School (0.7 mi), J Harold Van Zant (0.8 mi), Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.