Camden City School District

District Overview
Located at 1033 Cambridge Street in Camden, New Jersey, the Camden City School District stands as an active, traditional public school system serving a vibrant small-city community within the greater Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Operating 16 school facilities, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It educates a diverse student body of over 7,000 pupils, highlighted by a strong commitment to early childhood education that accounts for nearly 1,800 pre-kindergarten enrollments. The district's vibrant community reflects significant multicultural diversity, serving a student population composed predominantly of Hispanic and Black learners alongside Asian, White, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students.

To support learning and development across all grade levels, the district maintains an extensive operational infrastructure powered by a dedicated workforce of over 2,900 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's educational environment is anchored by approximately 1,276 full-time classroom teachers, backed by nearly 390 instructional aides and over 1,240 support personnel who oversee specialized services, administrative needs, and student well-being. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking further engagement, the Camden City School District provides transparent access to its programs and administrative resources through its central office and official web portal at camdencityschools.org.
16
Total Schools
7,074
Total Students
1,276.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden City School District
Demographic Student Count
White80
Hispanic3,986
Black2,868
Asian58
Two or More70
American Indian4
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    3,986 (56.3%)
  • Black
    2,868 (40.5%)
  • White
    80 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    70 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    58 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Camden City School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle1
High5
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:7,074*
Teachers (FTE):1,276.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Camden City School District
Found 17 Schools