Bret Harte Elementary School

1909 Queen Anne Dr.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

harte.chclc.org

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary School, located on Queen Anne Drive in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Cherry Hill School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Bret Harte focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school through a balance of core subjects, enrichment programs, and character-building initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a culture that values inclusivity. Its facilities and programming are designed to accommodate a diverse student body, often highlighting a commitment to small-group instruction and differentiated learning to meet individual student needs. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards while integrating modern pedagogical tools, Bret Harte Elementary strives to create a stable, nurturing foundation for young learners in the Cherry Hill area.

355

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bret Harte Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	30
Black	29
Asian	69
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
199 (56.1 %)
Asian
69 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.5 %)
Black
29 (8.2 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)795-0515
Website:	http://harte.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55

Ungraded 14