Hope Community Charter School

www.hopecommunitycharterschool.org

Charter School 115 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hope Community Charter School, located at 836 S. 4th Street in Camden, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a high-quality educational environment for students in the local community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, focusing not only on rigorous academic achievement in core subjects but also on the social and emotional development of its student body. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its students for long-term success in high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Camden neighborhood, often acting as a community hub that prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Their educational philosophy typically emphasizes small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a culture of accountability. By focusing on both character building and academic mastery, Hope Community Charter School seeks to empower students to become active, engaged citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

115

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Community Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	60
Black	53
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
60 (52.2%)
Black
53 (46.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hope Community Charter School
Phone:	(856)379-3448
Website:	http://www.hopecommunitycharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 9