Cherry Hill School

www.riveredgeschools.org

713 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cherry Hill School is a public elementary school located in River Edge, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through third grade. As part of the River Edge School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic foundations while integrating character education, social-emotional learning, and a variety of enrichment programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of its families, often supported by a dedicated Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). With a focus on preparing students for the transition to the intermediate level, Cherry Hill promotes a collaborative atmosphere where educators work closely with parents to ensure academic growth and emotional development. Its location on Bogert Road serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, contributing to the school’s reputation as a welcoming, small-community institution.

713

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	111
Black	19
Asian	281
Two or More	38

Asian
281 (39.4 %)
White
264 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
111 (15.6 %)
Two or More
38 (5.3 %)
Black
19 (2.7 %)

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:	River Edge School District
Phone:	(201)261-3405
Website:	http://www.riveredgeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 19

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 93

Ungraded 39