Below Average
#2075 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Clara Barton Elementary School
Elementary School · Cherry Hill School District · Cherry Hill, NJ
A Cherry Hill School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
223 Rhode Island Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
- Math 53% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clara Barton Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clara Barton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,244
Median home value
$335,700
Median rent
$1,707/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Kilmer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cherry Hill School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 19
- District spending per student
- $24,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clara Barton Elementary School is listed in Cherry Hill School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clara Barton Elementary School
Clara Barton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cherry Hill, NJ, part of Cherry Hill School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,075 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clara Barton Elementary School
What grades does Clara Barton Elementary School serve?
Clara Barton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Clara Barton Elementary School?
Clara Barton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clara Barton Elementary School rank in NJ?
Clara Barton Elementary School ranks #2,075 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Clara Barton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clara Barton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clara Barton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara Barton Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clara Barton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clara Barton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clara Barton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clara Barton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clara Barton Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Clara Barton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (856) 667-3303
- Area population (ZIP 08034)
- 20,138
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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