James F. Cooper Elementary School

Summary:

James F. Cooper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving 265 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently performs well academically, with a statewide ranking that has ranged from 264 to 527 out of over 1,300 New Jersey elementary schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, 65.8% of 3rd graders, 71.4% of 4th graders, and 62.2% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, exceeding the Cherry Hill School District and the state of New Jersey averages.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District, James F. Cooper Elementary School generally performs better academically, with higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. The school's performance with Asian and male students is particularly noteworthy, with these subgroups ranking significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, while fluctuating, are generally higher than the desired target, which could be an area for improvement.

The increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at James F. Cooper Elementary School, from 13.73% in 2020-2021 to 17.74% in 2022-2023, suggests that the school's population is becoming more economically diverse. This may require the school to adapt its strategies and resources to meet the needs of a changing student population and continue supporting the success of all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1960 Greentree Rd.
       Cherry Hill, NJ  08003-1121


(856) 424-4554

District: Cherry Hill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,363 Help


Students who attend James F. Cooper Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry C. Beck Middle School
    Rosa International Middle School
High:    Cherry Hill High School East

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Asian:
18.5%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (55.1%), Asian (18.5%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James F. Cooper Elementary School is 11, which is the lowest among 13 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James F. Cooper Elementary School is $11,363, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James F. Cooper Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks James F. Cooper Elementary School 355th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See James F. Cooper Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cherry Hill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherry Hill School District 203rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James F. Cooper Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.68 280th 1204 76.7%
2004 83.13 106th 1298 91.8%
2005 83.00 85th 1303 93.5%
2006 77.03 272nd 1314 79.3%
2007 78.87 174th 1329 86.9%
2008 81.74 115th 1338 91.4%
2009 87.83 40th 1346 97.0%
2010 83.96 105th 1354 92.2%
2011 71.10 437th 1360 67.9%
2012 73.93 399th 1363 70.7%
2013 71.81 449th 1367 67.2%
2014 77.32 308th 1363 77.4%
2015 66.49 473rd 1357 65.1%
2016 66.83 486th 1346 63.9%
2017 75.53 361st 1352 73.3%
2018 82.26 221st 1353 83.7%
2019 71.25 427th 1360 68.6%
2021 77.13 264th 1317 80.0%
2022 79.35 297th 1345 77.9%
2023 72.72 384th 1342 71.4%
2024 75.10 355th 1338 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.08 160th 1007 84.1%
2021 31.02 562nd 868 35.3%
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Rank History for Female students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 190th 1333 85.7%
2019 68.29 457th 1331 65.7%
2021 80.61 193rd 1290 85.0%
2022 72.73 375th 1326 71.7%
2023 72.68 372nd 1318 71.8%
2024 70.80 393rd 1317 70.2%
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Rank History for Male students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.90 255th 1334 80.9%
2019 70.71 411th 1335 69.2%
2021 70.70 327th 1297 74.8%
2022 79.54 270th 1324 79.6%
2023 70.32 387th 1315 70.6%
2024 76.40 316th 1313 75.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.14 140th 370 62.2%
2019 19.90 288th 370 22.2%
2021 37.84 228th 339 32.7%
2023 54.15 170th 346 50.9%
2024 75.12 72nd 340 78.8%
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Rank History for White students at James F. Cooper Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.65 219th 1022 78.6%
2019 65.65 349th 1023 65.9%
2021 60.43 324th 964 66.4%
2022 65.49 321st 976 67.1%
2023 57.28 412th 975 57.7%
2024 62.35 350th 963 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

James F. Cooper Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Open Quote Excellent School! Our family is extremely happy with the staff. Principal and Guidance Counselor are very involved with children and parents. School has a very involved community/PTA. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James F. Cooper Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 18 58 7 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1989 223 20 54 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1990 245 22 53 9 1 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 244 24 69 6 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 260 21 64 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 261 16 74 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1994 244 17 62 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 269 25 53 4 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 269 25 53 4 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 256 26 53 5 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 258 25 57 8 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 201 23 58 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 195 20 59 9 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 192 19 55 10 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 192 19 55 10 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 199 17 62 13 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2005 201 18 63 9 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 211 13 62 9 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2007 209 13 64 10 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 222 16 70 12 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 211 12 63 12 0 0 5 0 303
2010 192 14 55 19 0 0 3 0 283
2011 193 24 65 20 0 1 6 0 309
2012 173 21 59 20 0 0 4 0 277
2013 180 22 52 21 0 1 9 0 285
2014 164 17 59 22 0 1 10 0 273
2015 157 20 63 22 1 0 11 0 274
2016 154 21 53 17 1 0 9 0 255
2017 147 20 60 22 1 0 7 0 257
2018 139 14 51 19 1 1 9 0 234
2019 129 9 40 24 2 0 9 0 213
2020 140 18 36 27 3 1 10 0 235
2021 131 21 44 26 1 0 10 0 233
2022 124 25 51 22 0 0 18 0 240
2023 146 25 49 25 0 0 20 0 265

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 James F. Cooper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 16.0 21.1 n/a
1989 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1990 330 20.0 16.5 1.2
1991 343 20.0 17.1 1.5
1992 349 18.0 19.3 2.6
1993 354 20.0 17.7 3.7
1994 326 19.0 17.2 3.4
1995 351 18.0 19.5 5.1
1996 351 18.0 19.5 5.1
1998 340 19.0 17.9 6.2
1999 348 20.0 17.4 3.7
2000 289 20.0 14.5 4.2
2001 283 20.2 14.0 3.9
2002 276 19.0 14.5 6.2
2003 276 19.0 14.5 6.2
2004 291 19.0 15.3 3.4
2005 291 20.0 14.6 n/a
2006 295 22.0 13.4 7.8
2007 296 21.0 14.1 11.1
2008 320 24.0 13.3 10.9
2009 303 28.1 8.9 10.6
2010 283 20.0 14.1 9.2
2011 309 19.0 16.2 12.6
2012 277 20.0 13.8 18.4
2013 285 21.0 13.5 18.6
2014 273 22.0 12.4 19
2015 274 21.0 13.0 17.9
2016 255 21.0 12.1 14.5
2017 257 20.0 12.8 17.1
2018 234 19.0 12.3 15.4
2019 213 19.0 11.2 16.4
2020 235 21.0 11.1 14
2021 233 22.0 10.5 13.7
2022 240 23.0 10.4 15
2023 265 24.0 11.0 17.7

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 James F. Cooper Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 16.0 21.1 n/a
1989 304 17.0 17.8 n/a
1990 330 20.0 16.5 1.2
1991 343 20.0 17.1 1.5
1992 349 18.0 19.3 2.6
1993 354 20.0 17.7 3.7
1994 326 19.0 17.2 3.4
1995 351 18.0 19.5 5.1
1996 351 18.0 19.5 5.1
1998 340 19.0 17.9 6.2
1999 348 20.0 17.4 3.7
2000 289 20.0 14.5 4.2
2001 283 20.2 14.0 3.9
2002 276 19.0 14.5 6.2
2003 276 19.0 14.5 6.2
2004 291 19.0 15.3 3.4
2005 291 20.0 14.6 n/a
2006 295 22.0 13.4 7.8
2007 296 21.0 14.1 11.1
2008 320 24.0 13.3 10.9
2009 303 28.1 8.9 10.6
2010 283 20.0 14.1 9.2
2011 309 19.0 16.2 12.6
2012 277 20.0 13.8 18.4
2013 285 21.0 13.5 18.6
2014 273 22.0 12.4 19
2015 274 21.0 13.0 17.9
2016 255 21.0 12.1 14.5
2017 257 20.0 12.8 17.1
2018 234 19.0 12.3 15.4
2019 213 19.0 11.2 16.4
2020 235 21.0 11.1 14
2021 233 22.0 10.5 13.7
2022 240 23.0 10.4 15
2023 265 24.0 11.0 17.7

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 James F. Cooper Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James F. Cooper Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 427th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 384th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James F. Cooper Elementary School)56.850
 6.8%
   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 (James F. Cooper Elementary School)59.160
 0.9%
   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 (James F. Cooper Elementary School)84.272.7
 11.5%
   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 (James F. Cooper Elementary School)71.163.6
 7.5%
   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 (James F. Cooper Elementary School)66.661.9
 4.7%
   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 (James F. Cooper Elementary School)61.559.5
 2%
   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 Students213265
 24.4%
African American925
 177.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4049
 22.5%
Hispanic2425
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White129146
 13.2%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%17.7%
 1.3%


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Students at James F. Cooper Elementary School are 55% White, 18% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks 355th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended James F. Cooper Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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