Thomas Paine Elementary School

paine.chclc.org

342 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Paine Elementary School, located on Church Road in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Cherry Hill Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The campus serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Thomas Paine Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing collaborative learning and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining high standards of academic achievement and community citizenship.

342

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Paine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	65
Black	44
Asian	40
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
162 (47.4%)
Hispanic
65 (19.0%)
Black
44 (12.9%)
Asian
40 (11.7%)
Two or More
29 (8.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)667-1350
Website:	http://paine.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
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 50

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 72