A. Russell Knight Elementary School

140 Old Carriage Rd.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

knight.chclc.org

456 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

A. Russell Knight Elementary School is a public school located in a residential section of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cherry Hill Public School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The facility is situated on Old Carriage Road, providing a neighborhood-focused setting that emphasizes community involvement and academic engagement.

Academically, the school places a strong emphasis on foundational skill-building in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in a variety of enrichment programs. A. Russell Knight is known for its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), which plays a significant role in organizing school events, supporting classroom initiatives, and enhancing the overall student experience. The school aims to cultivate a sense of citizenship and personal responsibility, preparing its students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

456

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. Russell Knight Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	40
Black	17
Asian	16
Two or More	30

White
353 (77.4%)
Hispanic
40 (8.8%)
Two or More
30 (6.6%)
Black
17 (3.7%)
Asian
16 (3.5%)

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:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)428-0830
Website:	http://knight.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77