JAMES JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
James Johnson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cherry Hill School District school district, located in CHERRY HILL, NJ with about 434 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, James Johnson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
James Johnson Elementary School, located at 500 Kresson Road in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cherry Hill Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for its commitment to the "Whole Child" approach, emphasizing not only core academic mastery in subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional development and character building of its diverse student body.
The campus acts as a central hub for the local community, benefiting from the robust resources and high educational standards typical of the Cherry Hill school system. With an emphasis on inclusive learning, the school utilizes modern pedagogical strategies and technology to prepare students for middle school transitions. Through a combination of experienced faculty, active parent-teacher involvement, and a focus on community engagement, James Johnson Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community.
For more information, contact James Johnson Elementary School at (856) 428-8848 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034-3121
(856) 428-8848
JAMES JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHERRY HILL, NJ with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cherry Hill School District
- Total Students:
- 434
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 434 students
- White
- 46.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.0%
- Asian
- 17.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.