JOYCE KILMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joyce Kilmer 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 457 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, Joyce Kilmer Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Joyce Kilmer Elementary School is a public school located in the Cherry Hill Public School District in New Jersey. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area of Cherry Hill and functions as a core part of the local community. It is known for maintaining a standard curriculum focused on academic fundamentals, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.

As part of the broader Cherry Hill school system, Joyce Kilmer emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, parental involvement initiatives, and student support services to create a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on building strong foundations, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level within the district.

For more information, contact Joyce Kilmer Elementary School at (856) 667-3903 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2900 CHAPEL AVE
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002-1661
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JOYCE KILMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHERRY HILL, NJ with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
457
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 457 students

White
45.3%
Asian
21.7%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.