Henry B. Wilson Family School

camdencityhbwilson.ss12.sharpschool.com/

377 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Henry B. Wilson Family School, located in the Waterfront South neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey, serves as a focal point for both academic instruction and community engagement. As part of the Camden City School District, the school is designed to function as a "family school," emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates traditional K-8 education with essential support services for students and their families. This model is intended to address the unique socio-economic challenges of the area by providing a stable, nurturing environment that fosters student growth and long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to strengthening the community through various outreach initiatives and partnerships. By positioning itself as a neighborhood hub, Henry B. Wilson Family School aims to improve student outcomes by actively involving parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. The school’s efforts reflect a broader mission to empower Camden’s youth through consistent academic programming and a school culture that prioritizes character development and community stability.

377

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry B. Wilson Family School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	124
Black	246
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
246 (65.3%)
Hispanic
124 (32.9%)
White
3 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Camden City School District
Phone:	(856)966-3691
Website:	http://camdencityhbwilson.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 44