FOREST HILL SCHOOL

Forest Hill 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 286 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, Forest Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Forest Hill School, located on Wildwood Avenue in Camden, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Camden City School District. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to its students, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development within a structured environment. As part of a district undergoing significant transformation, Forest Hill serves as a neighborhood hub designed to support children during their formative years through core curriculum instruction and various support services.

The school environment at Forest Hill emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. It aims to prepare its diverse student population for the challenges of middle school by prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character development. By working closely with families and utilizing district resources, Forest Hill School strives to offer a stable and supportive learning space that addresses the unique needs of Camden’s youth, fostering a sense of belonging and academic ambition among its students.

For more information, contact Forest Hill School at (856) 966-8930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1625 Wildwood Avenue
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
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FOREST HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAMDEN, NJ with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
24.25
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST HILL SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.8%
Hispanic/Latino
24.8%
White
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

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.