J. FITHIAN TATEM SCHOOL
J. Fithian Tatem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Haddonfield School District school district, located in HADDONFIELD, NJ with about 426 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, J. Fithian Tatem 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.
J. Fithian Tatem School, located on Glover Avenue in Haddonfield, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Haddonfield School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its nurturing, community-centered environment. It focuses on developing the "whole child," emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, but also character education and social-emotional growth.
The school is known for its strong partnership between faculty, students, and families, bolstered by an active PTA that frequently organizes enrichment programs and community events. With a reputation for high student achievement and a supportive staff, Tatem Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school by fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of civic responsibility. Its location in the heart of the Haddonfield community contributes to its identity as a neighborhood-focused institution that values traditional educational standards while incorporating modern instructional practices.
For more information, contact J. Fithian Tatem School at (856) 429-0902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HADDONFIELD, NJ 08033
(856) 429-0902
J. FITHIAN TATEM SCHOOL is a public school in HADDONFIELD, NJ with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Haddonfield School District
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 28.16
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J. FITHIAN TATEM SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.3%
- Asian
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.