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.
CAMDEN, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Camden City School District
- 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
* 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 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.