Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Sharp Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Collingswood, New Jersey, serving 192 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Collingswood Public School District, which is ranked 247 out of 615 school districts in the state.

While Thomas Sharp Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Mark Newbie Elementary and James A. Garfield Elementary, it has struggled with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance. In 2022-2023, only 15.4% of 3rd-grade students at Thomas Sharp were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.3% in the district and 42% statewide. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 7.6% of 3rd-grade students at Thomas Sharp were proficient or better, compared to 52.1% in the district and 45.9% statewide.

The school's diverse student population and higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 39.58% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that Thomas Sharp Elementary faces unique challenges. By learning from the successes of nearby schools and implementing targeted interventions, the school can work to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Comly Ave
       West Collingswood, NJ  08107


(856) 962-5707

District: Collingswood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1071st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,962 Help


Students who attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Collingswood Middle School
High:    Collingswood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
Hispanic:
26.0%
African American:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks worse than 79.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thomas Sharp Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), Hispanic (26%), African American (17.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Collingswood Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Sharp Elementary School is 9.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Sharp Elementary School is $12,962, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Collingswood Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Sharp Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Sharp Elementary School 1071st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas Sharp Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Collingswood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Collingswood Public School District 247th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Sharp Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.94 896th 1204 25.6%
2004 42.27 902nd 1298 30.5%
2005 32.71 1012th 1303 22.3%
2006 27.52 1075th 1314 18.2%
2007 36.50 1024th 1329 22.9%
2008 35.17 1020th 1338 23.8%
2009 21.03 1137th 1346 15.5%
2010 22.79 1139th 1354 15.9%
2011 17.23 1178th 1360 13.4%
2012 22.46 1128th 1363 17.2%
2013 27.61 1072nd 1367 21.6%
2014 19.48 1154th 1363 15.3%
2015 24.48 1044th 1357 23.1%
2016 28.78 1003rd 1346 25.5%
2017 36.87 895th 1352 33.8%
2018 28.10 1022nd 1353 24.5%
2019 19.93 1122nd 1360 17.5%
2021 21.79 993rd 1317 24.6%
2022 29.66 940th 1345 30.1%
2023 21.20 1071st 1342 20.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.15 678th 1007 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 600th 942 36.3%
2019 39.05 565th 948 40.4%
2023 24.82 690th 910 24.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.27 1022nd 1333 23.3%
2019 20.92 1077th 1331 19.1%
2021 36.35 789th 1290 38.8%
2022 29.16 921st 1326 30.5%
2023 12.78 1159th 1318 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.59 819th 1334 38.6%
2019 20.47 1073rd 1335 19.6%
2021 16.47 1067th 1297 17.7%
2022 15.85 1106th 1324 16.5%
2023 14.79 1124th 1315 14.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.95 507th 870 41.7%
2019 28.94 647th 899 28.0%
2021 13.41 871st 896 2.8%
2023 45.20 499th 982 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.92 943rd 975 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Open Quote The teachers are so caring and my children are doing very well there. We are so grateful for the school community that cares about the whole child including their well being and academic growth. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Sharp Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 238 13 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 199 6 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1991 189 14 3 24 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1992 218 22 4 19 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 212 36 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 234 15 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 186 32 14 16 2 n/a n/a 0 250
1996 186 32 14 16 2 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 171 54 8 31 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 168 70 12 36 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 156 67 12 36 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 116 41 6 24 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 102 42 7 28 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2003 102 42 7 28 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2004 94 49 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2005 93 48 7 23 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2006 79 53 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 76 40 11 32 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2008 79 38 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2009 81 44 7 24 0 0 0 0 156
2010 80 45 5 24 1 0 10 0 165
2011 62 42 6 40 1 0 7 0 158
2012 74 42 3 30 1 0 9 0 159
2013 75 38 3 32 1 0 5 0 154
2014 61 43 1 33 1 0 13 0 152
2015 65 37 9 44 1 0 9 0 165
2016 64 34 6 45 2 0 9 0 160
2017 75 31 8 47 1 0 11 0 173
2018 75 32 9 60 2 0 17 0 195
2019 83 31 4 50 2 0 14 0 184
2020 105 34 5 59 0 0 12 0 215
2021 75 30 6 56 0 0 10 1 178
2022 88 31 6 49 0 0 14 1 189
2023 82 33 7 50 0 0 19 1 192

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Sharp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
1989 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1990 220 12.0 18.3 17.3
1991 233 14.0 16.6 18.5
1992 263 15.0 17.5 21.3
1993 270 15.5 17.4 25.2
1994 277 15.5 17.9 35.4
1995 250 14.5 17.2 31.2
1996 250 14.5 17.2 31.2
1998 267 15.0 17.8 28.8
1999 286 15.5 18.5 26.9
2000 271 16.1 16.8 36.2
2001 187 16.4 11.4 37.4
2002 179 12.5 14.3 44.1
2003 179 12.5 14.3 44.1
2004 169 10.5 16.1 39.1
2005 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
2006 161 14.0 11.5 41.6
2007 159 13.0 12.2 40.3
2008 159 12.0 13.3 42.8
2009 156 13.1 12.5 42.9
2010 165 10.0 16.5 43.6
2011 158 11.0 14.3 52.5
2012 159 14.0 11.3 56
2013 154 14.6 10.5 52.6
2014 152 14.9 10.2 49.3
2015 165 14.0 11.7 53.3
2016 160 16.0 10.0 63.8
2017 173 18.0 9.6 52
2018 195 19.4 10.0 55.4
2019 184 17.4 10.5 51.1
2020 215 22.2 9.6 48.4
2021 178 18.4 9.6 52.2
2022 189 21.4 8.8 42.3
2023 192 20.6 9.2 39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Sharp Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 13.0 16.5 n/a
1989 264 14.0 18.8 n/a
1990 220 12.0 18.3 17.3
1991 233 14.0 16.6 18.5
1992 263 15.0 17.5 21.3
1993 270 15.5 17.4 25.2
1994 277 15.5 17.9 35.4
1995 250 14.5 17.2 31.2
1996 250 14.5 17.2 31.2
1998 267 15.0 17.8 28.8
1999 286 15.5 18.5 26.9
2000 271 16.1 16.8 36.2
2001 187 16.4 11.4 37.4
2002 179 12.5 14.3 44.1
2003 179 12.5 14.3 44.1
2004 169 10.5 16.1 39.1
2005 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
2006 161 14.0 11.5 41.6
2007 159 13.0 12.2 40.3
2008 159 12.0 13.3 42.8
2009 156 13.1 12.5 42.9
2010 165 10.0 16.5 43.6
2011 158 11.0 14.3 52.5
2012 159 14.0 11.3 56
2013 154 14.6 10.5 52.6
2014 152 14.9 10.2 49.3
2015 165 14.0 11.7 53.3
2016 160 16.0 10.0 63.8
2017 173 18.0 9.6 52
2018 195 19.4 10.0 55.4
2019 184 17.4 10.5 51.1
2020 215 22.2 9.6 48.4
2021 178 18.4 9.6 52.2
2022 189 21.4 8.8 42.3
2023 192 20.6 9.2 39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Sharp Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $752 (5.8%) $12,210 (94.2%) $12,962

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Sharp Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1122nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1071st of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)2815.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)63.659.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)407.6
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)70.552.1
 18.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)3054.5
 24.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)64.576.1
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)4034.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)6762.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)4033.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Collingswood Public School District)63.877.4
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Sharp Elementary School)309.6
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Collingswood Public School District)5649.1
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students184192
 4.3%
African American3133
 6.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic5050
Pacific Islander00
White8382
 1.2%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%39.6%
 11.5%


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Thomas Sharp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Thomas Sharp Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Collingswood Middle School
High : Collingswood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Thomas Sharp Elementary School.

Students at Thomas Sharp Elementary School are 43% White, 26% Hispanic, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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