J Harold Van Zant vs James F. Cooper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Harold Van Zant
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
James F. Cooper Elementary School
Cherry Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
| Measure | J Harold Van Zant Marlton, New Jersey | James F. Cooper Elementary School Cherry Hill, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #922 of 1,479 | #491 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #19437 of 50,301 | #5184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Marlton | Cherry Hill |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James F. Cooper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 58.2).
- •James F. Cooper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •James F. Cooper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •J Harold Van Zant does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 24.3%).
- •James F. Cooper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •J Harold Van Zant is the larger school with 621 students compared with 284.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J Harold Van Zant better than James F. Cooper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 58.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J Harold Van Zant and James F. Cooper Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Marlton and Cherry Hill in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Harold Van Zant: 621. James F. Cooper Elementary School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Harold Van Zant and James F. Cooper Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
J Harold Van Zant is 922nd of 1,479 and James F. Cooper Elementary School is 491st of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).