HOPE COMMUNITY CS
Hope Community CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Hope Community Charter School school district, located in Camden, NJ with about 206 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Hope Community CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Hope Community CS at (856) 379-3448 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Camden, NJ 08103
(856) 379-3448
HOPE COMMUNITY CS is a public Title I Charter school in Camden, NJ with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- District:
- Hope Community Charter School
- Total Students:
- 206
- Teachers:
- 24.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 206 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 52.9%
- Black or African American
- 46.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.