A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Public K-5

 140 Old Carriage Rd.
       Cherry Hill, NJ  08034-3332


(856) 428-0830

District: Cherry Hill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
168th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,892 Help


Students who attend A. Russell Knight Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John A. Carusi Middle School
    Rosa International Middle School
High:    Cherry Hill High School West

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A. Russell Knight Elementary School is 14.5. 9 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A. Russell Knight Elementary School is $8,892, which is the 5th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

A. Russell Knight Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks A. Russell Knight Elementary School 168th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See A. Russell Knight Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cherry Hill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Hill School District 212th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.96 460th 1204 61.8%
2004 83.11 107th 1298 91.8%
2005 83.20 81st 1303 93.8%
2006 75.99 311th 1314 76.3%
2007 81.32 91st 1329 93.2%
2008 72.65 405th 1338 69.7%
2009 76.08 304th 1346 77.4%
2010 80.86 188th 1354 86.1%
2011 82.98 133rd 1360 90.2%
2012 84.56 88th 1363 93.5%
2013 84.75 104th 1367 92.4%
2014 82.68 180th 1363 86.8%
2015 86.12 173rd 1357 87.3%
2016 87.23 140th 1346 89.6%
2017 84.16 192nd 1352 85.8%
2018 85.21 176th 1353 87.0%
2019 89.23 101st 1360 92.6%
2021 81.45 208th 1317 84.2%
2022 86.76 174th 1345 87.1%
2023 87.15 168th 1342 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 109th 1001 89.1%
2019 95.22 37th 1007 96.3%
2021 88.34 50th 868 94.2%
2022 91.53 54th 949 94.3%
2023 88.75 67th 958 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 170th 1333 87.2%
2019 85.62 151st 1331 88.7%
2021 65.29 390th 1290 69.8%
2022 78.62 289th 1326 78.2%
2023 81.22 241st 1318 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.51 227th 1334 83.0%
2019 90.75 74th 1335 94.5%
2021 87.17 142nd 1297 89.1%
2022 91.66 88th 1324 93.4%
2023 91.98 72nd 1315 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.92 168th 1022 83.6%
2019 86.17 81st 1023 92.1%
2021 75.88 172nd 964 82.2%
2022 82.29 128th 976 86.9%
2023 81.52 133rd 975 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Open Quote I am a former student of A.Russell Knight, and now a parent of an ARK student. I am very pleased with ARK. I think most of the teachers are happy with their jobs and it is apparent. There are a couple who are less than good, and maybe shouldn't be teaching, but only a couple.. I think the principal, is doing a good job. The kids respect and like him. And. I feel he takes his job seriously, as he should. All of my concerns have been addressed in a fair and timely manner. ARK was such a great place to go to school, and I believe it still is. Times have changed, and kids are not always so nice to each other, but the community at ARK is great and we are glad to be a part of ARK. Close Quote



Enrollment information for A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 14 16 1 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 314 15 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 329 23 13 3 4 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 335 22 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 343 21 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 354 18 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 357 15 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 430 11 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 430 11 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 417 8 20 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 400 13 25 8 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 332 15 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2001 331 12 24 9 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 336 8 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 336 8 30 7 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 351 15 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 349 14 17 11 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 341 17 25 19 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 323 15 27 15 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 316 14 31 28 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2009 302 13 24 31 0 2 2 0 374
2010 303 13 25 21 0 4 5 0 371
2011 296 13 29 27 0 2 7 0 374
2012 295 13 22 23 0 2 11 0 366
2013 287 13 18 27 0 3 13 0 361
2014 274 17 19 31 0 3 13 0 357
2015 269 18 22 27 0 3 13 0 352
2016 284 15 19 30 0 2 15 0 365
2017 290 10 19 27 0 2 16 0 364
2018 283 11 24 28 0 2 14 0 362
2019 290 9 22 23 0 1 14 0 359
2020 311 8 20 30 0 1 15 0 385
2021 308 18 17 28 0 1 22 0 394
2022 326 16 23 29 1 0 27 0 422
2023 348 16 20 35 1 0 32 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 17.0 21.2 n/a
1989 346 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 372 18.0 20.6 1.9
1991 375 18.0 20.8 1.6
1992 387 19.0 20.3 3.6
1993 391 20.0 19.6 2.6
1994 390 18.0 21.7 1.3
1995 456 20.0 22.8 0.9
1996 456 20.0 22.8 0.9
1998 446 20.0 22.3 1.6
1999 446 20.0 22.3 3.4
2000 378 18.0 21.0 0
2001 376 18.3 20.5 3.7
2002 381 20.0 19.1 3.7
2003 381 20.0 19.1 3.7
2004 400 22.0 18.2 2.3
2005 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
2006 402 22.0 18.3 5.5
2007 381 22.0 17.3 4.7
2008 389 20.0 19.5 7.5
2009 374 32.3 9.6 8
2010 371 24.0 15.4 8.4
2011 374 29.0 12.8 8.6
2012 366 29.5 12.4 9
2013 361 26.0 13.8 7.8
2014 357 25.0 14.2 10.1
2015 352 23.0 15.3 8.5
2016 365 24.0 15.2 8.5
2017 364 24.5 14.8 7.1
2018 362 25.5 14.1 6.4
2019 359 26.0 13.8 5.8
2020 385 28.0 13.7 4.9
2021 394 30.0 13.1 5.6
2022 422 31.0 13.6 6.2
2023 452 31.0 14.5 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 17.0 21.2 n/a
1989 346 19.0 18.2 n/a
1990 372 18.0 20.6 1.9
1991 375 18.0 20.8 1.6
1992 387 19.0 20.3 3.6
1993 391 20.0 19.6 2.6
1994 390 18.0 21.7 1.3
1995 456 20.0 22.8 0.9
1996 456 20.0 22.8 0.9
1998 446 20.0 22.3 1.6
1999 446 20.0 22.3 3.4
2000 378 18.0 21.0 0
2001 376 18.3 20.5 3.7
2002 381 20.0 19.1 3.7
2003 381 20.0 19.1 3.7
2004 400 22.0 18.2 2.3
2005 393 21.0 18.7 n/a
2006 402 22.0 18.3 5.5
2007 381 22.0 17.3 4.7
2008 389 20.0 19.5 7.5
2009 374 32.3 9.6 8
2010 371 24.0 15.4 8.4
2011 374 29.0 12.8 8.6
2012 366 29.5 12.4 9
2013 361 26.0 13.8 7.8
2014 357 25.0 14.2 10.1
2015 352 23.0 15.3 8.5
2016 365 24.0 15.2 8.5
2017 364 24.5 14.8 7.1
2018 362 25.5 14.1 6.4
2019 359 26.0 13.8 5.8
2020 385 28.0 13.7 4.9
2021 394 30.0 13.1 5.6
2022 422 31.0 13.6 6.2
2023 452 31.0 14.5 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,892

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A. Russell Knight Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)79.672
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)65.859.2
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)7877.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)6862.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)85.788.6
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)71.963.9
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)76.777.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)57.255
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)81.787.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherry Hill School District)70.971.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (A. Russell Knight Elementary School)7867.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cherry Hill School District)55.656
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359452
 25.9%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian01
Asian2220
 9.1%
Hispanic2335
 52.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White290348
 20%
Two or More Races1432
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.8%8%
 2.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended A. Russell Knight Elementary School.

A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks 168th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at A. Russell Knight Elementary School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.


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