Thomas Paine Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Paine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving 344 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Cherry Hill School District, which is ranked 203 out of 613 districts in the state.

While Thomas Paine's 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math are generally on par with or slightly below the district averages, the 5th-grade proficiency rates are notably lower, particularly in Math (38.6% vs. 49.8% district average) and Science (18.6% vs. 31.3% district average). The school also has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates (around 16%) compared to the state average, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (around 27%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, A. Russell Knight Elementary and Clara Barton Elementary, two other schools in the Cherry Hill School District, consistently outperform Thomas Paine on various academic metrics. This proximity to higher-performing schools presents opportunities for Thomas Paine to collaborate and share best practices or resources to help improve its overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4001 Church Rd.
       Cherry Hill, NJ  08034-1199


(856) 667-1350

District: Cherry Hill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,500 Help


Students who attend Thomas Paine Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks better than 58.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 11th 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 59.48. (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 Student population at Thomas Paine Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), Hispanic (21.8%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Paine Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 6th best among 12 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Paine Elementary School is $9,500, which is the 3rd highest among 12 elementary schools in the Cherry Hill School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Paine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Paine Elementary School 554th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas Paine 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 Thomas Paine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.57 466th 1204 61.3%
2004 74.31 345th 1298 73.4%
2005 69.63 477th 1303 63.4%
2006 74.23 354th 1314 73.1%
2007 60.37 705th 1329 47.0%
2008 68.66 499th 1338 62.7%
2009 73.31 389th 1346 71.1%
2010 69.18 469th 1354 65.4%
2011 73.04 386th 1360 71.6%
2012 70.82 471st 1363 65.4%
2013 68.49 522nd 1367 61.8%
2014 62.39 621st 1363 54.4%
2015 53.77 659th 1357 51.4%
2016 72.84 397th 1346 70.5%
2017 67.98 488th 1352 63.9%
2018 68.50 469th 1353 65.3%
2019 64.34 528th 1360 61.2%
2021 52.24 572nd 1317 56.6%
2022 74.39 367th 1345 72.7%
2023 64.78 485th 1342 63.9%
2024 59.48 554th 1338 58.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.44 99th 463 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.08 221st 1001 77.9%
2019 49.93 430th 1007 57.3%
2021 48.89 371st 868 57.3%
2022 66.72 244th 949 74.3%
2023 51.05 385th 958 59.8%
2024 37.98 533rd 989 46.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.70 166th 942 82.4%
2019 55.78 340th 948 64.1%
2021 55.04 290th 839 65.4%
2022 86.31 71st 863 91.8%
2023 73.87 160th 910 82.4%
2024 60.40 281st 939 70.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.15 378th 1333 71.6%
2019 62.91 531st 1331 60.1%
2021 50.95 577th 1290 55.3%
2022 75.81 334th 1326 74.8%
2023 62.62 503rd 1318 61.8%
2024 57.00 560th 1317 57.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 525th 1334 60.6%
2019 64.00 507th 1335 62.0%
2021 52.52 541st 1297 58.3%
2022 69.44 400th 1324 69.8%
2023 65.61 448th 1315 65.9%
2024 60.75 511th 1313 61.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.59 315th 370 14.9%
2019 45.92 206th 370 44.3%
2021 45.23 202nd 339 40.4%
2022 60.31 149th 348 57.2%
2023 63.35 130th 346 62.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.06 19th 469 95.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.82 173rd 870 80.1%
2019 52.58 390th 899 56.6%
2021 53.85 331st 896 63.1%
2022 57.08 336th 953 64.7%
2023 61.66 308th 982 68.6%
2024 59.27 346th 989 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Paine Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.55 295th 1022 71.1%
2019 75.73 189th 1023 81.5%
2021 52.72 423rd 964 56.1%
2022 72.28 250th 976 74.4%
2023 62.84 352nd 975 63.9%
2024 59.38 384th 963 60.1%
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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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas Paine Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 25 15 4 4 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 303 24 14 9 4 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 307 25 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 311 24 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 293 22 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 316 19 17 5 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 332 16 20 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 331 14 46 14 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 331 14 46 14 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 337 9 52 17 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1999 288 26 41 9 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 258 23 46 9 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 251 32 55 8 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 242 35 66 17 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 242 35 66 17 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 239 37 69 25 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2005 224 32 75 21 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 225 48 74 28 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 220 37 75 24 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 205 29 72 33 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2009 211 25 69 39 0 1 7 0 352
2010 218 27 75 35 0 1 11 0 367
2011 218 31 68 43 0 0 9 0 369
2012 212 32 68 54 0 0 8 0 374
2013 218 28 55 50 0 0 13 0 364
2014 211 30 62 50 0 0 17 0 370
2015 197 24 57 59 0 1 21 0 359
2016 190 17 56 68 0 0 17 0 348
2017 189 19 57 67 0 0 18 0 350
2018 191 21 52 74 0 1 22 0 361
2019 197 24 49 75 0 1 20 0 366
2020 208 28 46 63 1 1 23 0 370
2021 181 34 38 62 1 1 19 0 336
2022 162 38 32 60 0 2 25 0 319
2023 160 43 35 75 0 2 29 0 344

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 Thomas Paine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 22.0 15.4 n/a
1989 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
1990 351 20.0 17.5 4.6
1991 354 20.0 17.7 4.2
1992 342 19.0 18.0 4.4
1993 358 21.0 17.0 3.6
1994 373 21.0 17.8 5.1
1995 411 23.0 17.9 11.4
1996 411 23.0 17.9 11.4
1998 415 22.5 18.4 8
1999 364 21.8 16.7 10.4
2000 336 19.5 17.2 5.7
2001 346 19.7 17.6 10.1
2002 360 22.0 16.4 15
2003 360 22.0 16.4 15
2004 370 26.5 14.0 14.6
2005 354 25.6 13.8 n/a
2006 375 27.6 13.6 20.5
2007 357 24.0 14.9 17.6
2008 339 22.0 15.4 20.1
2009 352 22.8 12.8 22.2
2010 367 26.0 14.1 21.5
2011 369 23.0 16.0 21.4
2012 374 25.9 14.4 27.3
2013 364 28.0 13.0 25.5
2014 370 26.0 14.2 26.8
2015 359 26.0 13.8 27.9
2016 348 25.0 13.9 26.1
2017 350 26.0 13.4 29.4
2018 361 26.0 13.8 28.8
2019 366 26.0 14.0 29.8
2020 370 28.0 13.2 26.2
2021 336 28.0 12.0 28
2022 319 28.0 11.3 22.9
2023 344 26.0 13.2 27.9

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 Thomas Paine Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 22.0 15.4 n/a
1989 354 22.0 16.0 n/a
1990 351 20.0 17.5 4.6
1991 354 20.0 17.7 4.2
1992 342 19.0 18.0 4.4
1993 358 21.0 17.0 3.6
1994 373 21.0 17.8 5.1
1995 411 23.0 17.9 11.4
1996 411 23.0 17.9 11.4
1998 415 22.5 18.4 8
1999 364 21.8 16.7 10.4
2000 336 19.5 17.2 5.7
2001 346 19.7 17.6 10.1
2002 360 22.0 16.4 15
2003 360 22.0 16.4 15
2004 370 26.5 14.0 14.6
2005 354 25.6 13.8 n/a
2006 375 27.6 13.6 20.5
2007 357 24.0 14.9 17.6
2008 339 22.0 15.4 20.1
2009 352 22.8 12.8 22.2
2010 367 26.0 14.1 21.5
2011 369 23.0 16.0 21.4
2012 374 25.9 14.4 27.3
2013 364 28.0 13.0 25.5
2014 370 26.0 14.2 26.8
2015 359 26.0 13.8 27.9
2016 348 25.0 13.9 26.1
2017 350 26.0 13.4 29.4
2018 361 26.0 13.8 28.8
2019 366 26.0 14.0 29.8
2020 370 28.0 13.2 26.2
2021 336 28.0 12.0 28
2022 319 28.0 11.3 22.9
2023 344 26.0 13.2 27.9

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 Thomas Paine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $175 (1.8%) $9,325 (98.2%) $9,500

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Paine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 528th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 485th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Paine Elementary School)70.162.5
 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 (Thomas Paine Elementary School)70.156.3
 13.8%
   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 (Thomas Paine Elementary School)69.652.9
 16.7%
   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 (Thomas Paine Elementary School)48.347
 1.3%
   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 (Thomas Paine Elementary School)62.666.1
 3.5%
   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 (Thomas Paine Elementary School)4750.8
 3.8%
   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 Students366344
 6%
African American2443
 79.2%
American Indian00
Asian4935
 28.6%
Hispanic7575
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White197160
 18.8%
Two or More Races2029
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.8%27.9%
 1.9%


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Students at Thomas Paine Elementary School are 47% White, 22% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks 554th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Thomas Paine Elementary School.


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