CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newark Public School District school district, located in NEWARK, NJ with about 632 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 53 teachers, CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY 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.

CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 281 Camden Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Newark Public Schools district. Situated in the heart of the city’s Central Ward, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding residential community, focusing on academic instruction from the elementary levels. The school is part of the larger Newark school system, which emphasizes urban educational development, student achievement, and community engagement.

As a Newark Public School, Camden Street Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of its student population. The school typically offers a structured learning environment that integrates core subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, and science—with enrichment programs designed to support holistic growth. By maintaining its presence in the 07103 zip code, the school plays an integral role in the neighborhood, serving as a primary site for early childhood development and the preparation of students for future academic success in middle and high school.

For more information, contact CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 733-6994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

281 CAMDEN ST
NEWARK, NJ 07103-2635
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CAMDEN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWARK, NJ with about 632 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
632
Teachers:
53
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 632 students

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

Black or African American
73.9%
Hispanic/Latino
24.5%
White
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.