HARRY C. SHARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harry C. Sharp Elementary 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 388 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 37 teachers, Harry C. Sharp Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Harry C. Sharp Elementary School is a public school located in the Cramer Hill neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Camden City School District, the school is situated in a dense urban environment and plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education to a diverse student population. The school is named in honor of Harry C. Sharp, who served as the first principal of the original school building, which dates back to the early 20th century.

The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the Camden district, Sharp Elementary faces the challenges and opportunities associated with urban education, often receiving support through various state and federal initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps. The faculty and staff are dedicated to preparing students for middle school transitions by utilizing structured curricula and community-based resources to enhance the overall student experience.

For more information, contact Harry C. Sharp Elementary School at (856) 966-8988 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.