VETERANS MEMORIAL FAMILY SCHOOL

Veterans Memorial Family School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Camden City School District school district, located in CAMDEN, NJ with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 36 teachers, Veterans Memorial Family School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Veterans Memorial Family School, located on North 26th Street in Camden, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that extends beyond the classroom. As part of the Camden City School District, the institution is committed to fostering academic achievement while addressing the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body. By integrating family-focused programming, the school strives to create a supportive environment where parents and caregivers are encouraged to be active partners in their children’s learning journey.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with personal development. By leveraging its role as a "family school," it acts as a hub for community resources, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on resilience and scholastic growth, Veterans Memorial Family School remains a vital resource for the Camden community, helping to cultivate a sense of belonging and empowerment for its students in a challenging urban setting.

For more information, contact Veterans Memorial Family School at (856) 966-5090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 N 26th Street
CAMDEN, NJ 08105
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VETERANS MEMORIAL FAMILY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAMDEN, NJ with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
36
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 457 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VETERANS MEMORIAL FAMILY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.3%
Black or African American
15.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.