Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School

Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is a primary school of average-sized scale in CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, run under Cherry Hill School District, instructing 455 students in grades K through 5.

Cherry Hill School District comprises 19 schools with combined enrollment of 10,653 students; Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is among them.

Demographically, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School records that the most-represented group is White (44%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 34% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black. The wider county runs roughly 55% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 15% of students at Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is lower than Camden County's rate of about 50%.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School sits in the top 10% of New Jersey schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 57.9%; actual is 78.0%, +20.1 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Across the wider county, census data for Camden County shows median household earnings sit near $88,755, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Camden County's 158 public schools (combined enrollment of about 82,104 students), Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Henry C. Beck Middle School, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 56.3%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Five-year trend. Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School's enrollment has ticked up 28% since 2018, when it stood at 355 (now 455). The White share of enrollment decreased from 55% to 44% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 18.7:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.