James Johnson Elementary School

johnson.chclc.org

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

462

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Johnson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	94
Black	41
Asian	81
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
213 (46.1 %)
Hispanic
94 (20.3 %)
Asian
81 (17.5 %)
Black
41 (8.9 %)
Two or More
30 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)428-8848
Website:	http://johnson.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
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 61

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 80

Ungraded 26