CHERRY STREET SCHOOL

Cherry Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bridgeton City School District school district, located in BRIDGETON, NJ with about 580 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, Cherry Street School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cherry Street School is a public elementary school located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, serving students within the Bridgeton Public Schools district. As part of an urban school district, the facility functions as a foundational learning environment focused on providing core academic instruction to the local community’s younger student population. The school operates with a commitment to meeting state educational standards while addressing the specific developmental and social needs of its diverse student body.

Situated in the heart of Bridgeton, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families. It typically emphasizes a structured curriculum that covers essential subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating support services to assist students in overcoming regional socioeconomic challenges. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, Cherry Street School aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Cherry Street School at (856) 455-8030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11 CHERRY STREET
BRIDGETON, NJ 08302
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CHERRY STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BRIDGETON, NJ with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
580
Teachers:
50
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 580 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.8%
Black or African American
47.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
White
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.