Clara Barton Elementary School

223 Rhode Island Ave.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

barton.chclc.org

494 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clara Barton Elementary School, located on Rhode Island Avenue in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Cherry Hill Public School District. As part of a highly regarded suburban district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a range of extracurricular programs designed to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to academic excellence and character building, Clara Barton Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school by maintaining high standards for both personal conduct and intellectual growth. Its location in Cherry Hill positions it within a district recognized for its dedication to innovative instruction and equitable learning opportunities.

494

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clara Barton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	112
Black	63
Asian	63
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
223 (45.1%)
Hispanic
112 (22.7%)
Black
63 (12.8%)
Asian
63 (12.8%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)667-3303
Website:	http://barton.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 71

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 89