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James Johnson Elementary School

500 KRESSON RD, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

Top 25% School in New Jersey

Ranked 56 of 256 in New Jersey

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About James Johnson Elementary School

James H. Johnson Elementary School situated in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey is a place where every child is encouraged to learn and grow with confidence and creativity. It serves more than 441 students from Kindergarten through Grade 5. The school focuses heavily on building a strong academic foundation also while creating a base for creativity and teamwork. At James Johnson Elementary, 51% of students score at or above the proficient level in math and 58% achieve proficiency or higher in reading which reflects the school’s commitment for academic excellence and. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, each learner benefits from personalized attention. Families appreciate the school’s warm community and dedicated teachers which makes James H. Johnson Elementary School one of the top schools in New Jersey

James Johnson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

500 KRESSON RD, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034

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Phone

(856) 428-8848

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 58% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$83137
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 56 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James Johnson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.1%
Asian 17.5%
Hispanic 20.3%
Black 8.9%
Two+ Races 6.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
46.1%
Asian
17.5%
Hispanic
20.3%
Black
8.9%
Two+ Races
6.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
49.8%
220 Female
50.2%
221 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

436 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In the 2023-24 state academic report, the school achieved a summative score of 59.24, ranking in the 63.86th percentile among NJ elementary schools—showing solid performance in context

FAQ

Q1.What learning approach does the school follow?

Ans. It uses a well-rounded curriculum aligned with state learning standards.

Q2.How involved can parents be in school activities?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to join the PTA, attend events, and volunteer regularly.

Q3.How are students with different learning needs supported?

Ans. The school provides specialized support through IEPs, 504 plans, and small-group instruction.

Q4.What resources are available for student wellness?

Ans. Guidance counselors and school nurses focus on students’ emotional and physical well-being.

Regular report cards, online updates, and parent-teacher meetings keep families informed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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