J. Fithian Tatem School

tatem.haddonfieldschools.org/

432 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

432

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Fithian Tatem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	28
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
361 (83.6 %)
Asian
28 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.3 %)
Two or More
13 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Haddonfield School District
Phone:	(856)429-0902
Website:	http://tatem.haddonfieldschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 72

Ungraded 14