RILETTA TWYNE CREAM FAMILY SCHOOL
Riletta Twyne Cream 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 349 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 31 teachers, Riletta Twyne Cream Family 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.
The Riletta Twyne Cream Family School, located on Mulford Street in Camden, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. Named in honor of Riletta Twyne Cream—a dedicated educator, civil rights advocate, and former Camden County Freeholder—the school reflects her lifelong commitment to community service and the belief that education is the foundation of opportunity. The institution operates as part of the Camden City School District, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students during their critical formative years.
As a "Family School," the facility is designed to be more than just a place of academic instruction; it serves as a community hub aimed at fostering strong connections between students, their families, and the surrounding Camden neighborhood. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By integrating rigorous learning standards with wraparound family support services, the Riletta Twyne Cream Family School strives to address the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for high school success and long-term academic achievement.
For more information, contact Riletta Twyne Cream Family School at (856) 966-4760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CAMDEN, NJ 08104
(856) 966-4760
RILETTA TWYNE CREAM FAMILY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAMDEN, NJ with about 349 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:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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 349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RILETTA TWYNE CREAM FAMILY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 27.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 41.8%
- Male
- 58.2%
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.