Veterans Memorial Family School

camdencityveterans.ss12.sharpschool.com/

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Family School, located on North 26th Street in Camden, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that extends beyond the classroom. As part of the Camden City School District, the institution is committed to fostering academic achievement while addressing the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body. By integrating family-focused programming, the school strives to create a supportive environment where parents and caregivers are encouraged to be active partners in their children’s learning journey.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academics with personal development. By leveraging its role as a "family school," it acts as a hub for community resources, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated staff and a focus on resilience and scholastic growth, Veterans Memorial Family School remains a vital resource for the Camden community, helping to cultivate a sense of belonging and empowerment for its students in a challenging urban setting.

358

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial Family School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	290
Black	60
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
290 (81.0 %)
Black
60 (16.8 %)
White
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Camden City School District
Phone:	(856)966-5090
Website:	http://camdencityveterans.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 44

Ungraded 15