Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Thomas Paine Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Paine Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Thomas Paine Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Paine Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Paine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School, Bret Harte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Paine Elementary School?
344 students attend Thomas Paine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thomas Paine Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Paine Elementary School?
Thomas Paine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Paine Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Paine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Paine Elementary School part of?
Thomas Paine Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
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