THOMAS H. DUDLEY FAMILY SCHOOL

Thomas H. Dudley 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 534 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Thomas H. Dudley Family 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.

The Thomas H. Dudley Family School, located at 2250 Berwick Street in Camden, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Camden City School District. The school is named in honor of Thomas H. Dudley, a prominent 19th-century lawyer, diplomat, and abolitionist who served as the U.S. Consul to Liverpool during the Civil War. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area, emphasizing core academic skills and personal development within a structured classroom environment.

Like many schools in the Camden City district, the Thomas H. Dudley Family School operates with a commitment to supporting a diverse student population and fostering community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, typically incorporating literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and providing a safe, supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Thomas H. Dudley Family School at (856) 365-0636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.