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Elementary· 19 schools in district

Bret Harte Elementary School

1909 Queen Anne Dr., CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003Cherry Hill School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
355
Students
Total enrolled
$25,627
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 79% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 355 students in grades KG–05 in CHERRY HILL, New Jersey.
79% above average funding
District spends $25,627 per pupil, 79% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bret Harte Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, serving grades KG–05 with 355 students. The district invests $25,627 per student — 79% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Bret Harte Elementary School

355
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 182 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 28 students
Student Composition
19%
56%
8%
8%
Asian19%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black8%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 340300001428

Academic Outcomes at Bret Harte Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 96th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08003

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,627Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$25,627
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,276
Student Support$4,869
Administration$3,075
Operations$3,844
Other$2,563
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $25,627 spent per student, an estimated $11,353 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
68%
State government
27.4%
Local (property tax)
67.8%
Federal programs
4.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $25,627/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Clara Barton Elementary SchoolJames Johnson Elementary SchoolA. Russell Knight Elementary SchoolJoseph D. Sharp Elementary School
+8 more
↓
Middle
Henry C. Beck Middle SchoolJohn A. Carusi Middle SchoolRosa International Middle School
↓
High School
Cherry Hill High School EastCherry Hill High School WestAlternative High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyCamden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCherry Hill School District →
Phone: (856)795-0515
NCES ID: 340300001428
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CHERRY HILL seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cherry Hill School District
High
Cherry Hill High School East
2,087 students · 09–12
● 57 opp11% FRL
High
Cherry Hill High School West
1,355 students · 09–12
● 52 opp24% FRL
Mid
Henry C. Beck Middle School
845 students · 06–08
● 57 opp16% FRL
Mid
John A. Carusi Middle School
841 students · 06–08
● 52 opp29% FRL
Mid
Rosa International Middle School
754 students · 06–08
● 57 opp14% FRL
Elem
Clara Barton Elementary School
473 students · KG–05
● 52 opp32% FRL
Elem
James Johnson Elementary School
462 students · KG–05
● 52 opp29% FRL
Elem
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
452 students · KG–05
● 52 opp8% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1909 Queen Anne Dr., CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.