Camden's Promise Charter School

www.camdencsn.org

Charter School 2,457 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Camden’s Promise Charter School, located on Beideman Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, is a cornerstone of the "Camden Charter School Network." Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is part of a dedicated educational pipeline that aims to provide high-quality, college-preparatory instruction to the youth of Camden. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, emphasis on character development, and a strong culture of accountability that prepares middle school students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Central to the school's philosophy is the belief that every student has the potential to succeed regardless of their zip code. The curriculum is data-driven and structured, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure students meet state standards. Beyond academics, Camden’s Promise emphasizes a "whole child" approach, offering extracurricular activities, community involvement, and a supportive network of educators who work closely with families to foster a sense of belonging and academic ambition.

2,457

Total Students

202.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camden's Promise Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	2,115
Black	312
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,115 (86.1%)
Black
312 (12.7%)
White
15 (0.6%)
Two or More
7 (0.3%)
Asian
6 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Camden's Promise Charter School
Phone:	(856)365-1000
Website:	http://www.camdencsn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	2,457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	202.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,978
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	265

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 180

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 176

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 184

Grade 5 198

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 195

Grade 8 174

Grade 9 193

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 174

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Camden's Promise Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	180
Grade 1	183
Grade 2	176
Grade 3	182
Grade 4	184
Grade 5	198
Grade 6	196
Grade 7	195
Grade 8	174
Grade 9	193
Grade 10	190
Grade 11	172
Grade 12	174