James F. Cooper Elementary School

1960 Greentree Rd.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

cooper.chclc.org

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James F. Cooper Elementary School, located on Greentree Road in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the highly regarded Cherry Hill Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth while promoting character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with arts, physical education, and technology.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a strong commitment to inclusivity. Cooper Elementary prides itself on its dedicated faculty who focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through differentiated instruction and social-emotional support. By maintaining a focus on both excellence in education and a positive school culture, James F. Cooper Elementary continues to be a cornerstone of the Cherry Hill neighborhood, providing a nurturing foundation for its young learners.

265

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James F. Cooper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	25
Black	25
Asian	49
Two or More	20

White
146 (55.1 %)
Asian
49 (18.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.4 %)
Black
25 (9.4 %)
Two or More
20 (7.5 %)

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)424-4554
Website:	http://cooper.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 39

Ungraded 31