Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Sharp Elementary School's student population of 211 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Sharp Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1752 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
14%
14%
White
50%
37%
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Sharp Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School is ranked #1752 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Sharp Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Sharp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William P Tatem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School?
211 students attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Thomas Sharp Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Sharp Elementary School?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Sharp Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Sharp Elementary School part of?
Thomas Sharp Elementary School is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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