Thomas Sharp Elementary School

400 COMLY AVE
WEST COLLINGSWOOD, NJ 08107

www.collsk12.org

192 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Sharp Elementary School, located on Comly Avenue in West Collingswood, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Oaklyn Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused school, it provides a structured academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with families to promote both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its young learners.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, Thomas Sharp Elementary integrates various programs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by creating a safe, inclusive setting that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. By maintaining strong ties to the West Collingswood community, the school serves as a central hub for local families, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

192

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Sharp Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	50
Black	33
Asian	7
Two or More	19

White
82 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
50 (26.2 %)
Black
33 (17.3 %)
Two or More
19 (9.9 %)
Asian
7 (3.7 %)

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:	Collingswood Public School District
Phone:	(856)962-5707
Website:	http://www.collsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 59

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 17

Ungraded 20