Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
A. Russell Knight Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Russell Knight Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
9%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
76%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Russell Knight Elementary School's ranking?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are A. Russell Knight Elementary School often compared to?
A. Russell Knight Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clara Barton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend A. Russell Knight Elementary School?
431 students attend A. Russell Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of A. Russell Knight Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. Russell Knight Elementary School?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does A. Russell Knight Elementary School offer ?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. Russell Knight Elementary School part of?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School is part of Cherry Hill School District.
In what neighborhood is A. Russell Knight Elementary School located?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School is located in the Barclay Kingston neighborhood of Cherry Hill, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Barclay Kingston.
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