Serving 456 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- 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 456 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
354 acres
School Rankings
A. Russell Knight Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. Russell Knight Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#112 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
37%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. Russell Knight Elementary School's ranking?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
456 students attend A. Russell Knight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of A. Russell Knight Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. Russell Knight Elementary School?
A. Russell Knight Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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